Boy name
Alaaeldin name meaning
“exaltation of the faith”
Alaaeldin means “exaltation of the faith” and represents the Arabic compound ʿalāʾ al-dīn in Latin letters. Its elements mean eminence and religion. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Alaaddin and Alâeddin are related forms, with the Seljuk ruler Alâeddin Keykubad providing a historical association.
What does Alaaeldin mean?
Exaltation of the faith
In Turkish: dinin yüceliği
Alaaeldin represents the name usually written Alâeddin in Turkish. In the medieval Islamic world, it served both as a personal name and as an honorific expression. The Anatolian Seljuk ruler Alaeddin Keykubad I provides a historical association, while the wording evokes the exaltation of the faith.
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Origin of the name Alaaeldin
This is a Latin transcription of Arabic ʿalāʾ al-dīn. Its components mean loftiness or exaltation and religion or faith.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Alaaeldin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
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How to pronounce Alaaeldin
| Syllables | 5 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alaaeldin/ |
| Arabic | علاء الدين |
Is Alaaeldin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaaeldin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alaaeldin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alaaeldin
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Alaaeldin
- Alaaeldin A Hamza
FAQ about the name Alaaeldin
What is the meaning of Alaaeldin?
Alaaeldin means “exaltation of the faith”. This is a Latin transcription of Arabic ʿalāʾ al-dīn. Its components mean loftiness or exaltation and religion or faith.
Is Alaaeldin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaaeldin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alaaeldin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alaaeldin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alaaeldin?
Alaaeldin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Alaaeldin have?
Alaaeldin has 5 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Alaaeldin?
Alaaeldin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Alaaeldin?
Notable people named Alaaeldin include Alaaeldin A Hamza.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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