Name meaning
Salahaddin
An honorable epithet meaning the righteous of the faith, one who benefits the faith.
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Name meaning and origin
Salahaddin is a compound honorific formed from the Arabic words salah (uprightness, goodness) and din (religion), and it means the righteousness of the religion, one who benefits the religion. Among the ad-din honorifics given to rulers and religious figures in the Middle Ages, it is one of the most famous.
The name's most famous bearer in history is Salahaddin Ayyubi, founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders after the Battle of Hattin in 1187. As a historical figure belonging to the post-Compianion period, it is not directly tied to religious texts, yet it remains a respected male name still used in Azerbaijan today, with modern bearers such as the celebrated philosopher Salahaddin Khalilov.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 10
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Salahəddin, Salahaddin, Selahattin
- Pronunciation
- sæ.lɑ.hæd.ˈdin
Notable people with this name
Salahaddin Ayyubi
Salahaddin Khalilov
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Salahaddin?
Salahaddin is an honorific title carrying the meaning of the righteousness of the religion, one who benefits the religion.Is the name Salahaddin mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Salahaddin does not appear in the Quran; it is a historical honorary title that took shape in the Middle Ages.Is Salahaddin a boy name or a girl name?
Salahaddin is a boy name.