Boy name
Uddin name meaning
“religion, faith”
Uddin is a masculine name from Arabic meaning religion or faith. It derives from al-dīn, meaning religion, an element found in names ending in -uddin. This shortened form is also used as an independent name. Udin is a spelling variant of the name Uddin.
What does Uddin mean?
In Nurdin, Zainuddin, and Syamsuddin, final -din relates to Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’ or ‘religion’, within compound names. The element is associated with Islamic naming traditions, though matching sounds alone do not establish a name’s origin. More boy names ending in -din →
Origin and cultural usage of Uddin
An independent short name derived from names ending in -uddin, containing Arabic al-dīn 'religion'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Uddin in Islam and the Quran
Uddin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الدين) does, for example in QS Al-Fatihah [1]: 4.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Uddin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Uddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Islamy: relating to Islam
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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Meaning of each word
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Uddin Nuriman
Meaning of each word
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Nuriman: light of faith
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Meaning of each word
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Uddin Rokib
Meaning of each word
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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Meaning of each word
- Uddin: religion, faith
- Raji: one who hopes
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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How to pronounce Uddin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /udin/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Uddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Uddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Uddin ranks #3,105 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Uddin
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
Famous people named Uddin
- Uddin · b. 1960
- Uddin Mansur · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Uddin
What is the meaning of Uddin?
Uddin means religion, faith. An independent short name derived from names ending in -uddin, containing Arabic al-dīn 'religion'.
Is Uddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Uddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Uddin?
Uddin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Uddin in the Quran?
Uddin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الدين) does, for example in QS Al-Fatihah [1]: 4.
How many syllables does Uddin have?
Uddin has 2 syllables (Ud-din) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Uddin?
Uddin ranks #3,105 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Uddin?
Other spellings: Udin.
What full names go well with Uddin?
Some ideas: Uddin Islamy Rokib; Uddin Hafizh Zaid; Uddin Nuriman.
Famous people named Uddin?
Notable people named Uddin include Uddin, Uddin Mansur.
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