Boy name
Alaeddin name meaning
“exaltation or glory of the faith”
Alaeddin means exaltation or glory of the faith. It comes from Arabic alāʾ al-dīn, combining elevation or distinction with the word for religion, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Seljuk ruler Alaeddin Keykubad and Konya’s Alaeddin Mosque provide concrete historical associations.
What does Alaeddin mean?
Exaltation or glory of the faith
In Turkish: dinin yüceliği, dinin şanı
Alaeddin belongs to a historical group of compound names formed with the word for religion. The Anatolian Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I provides a prominent historical association. Alaaddin represents the same source compound, and its first element is unrelated to the Turkish adjective ala.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Alaeddin
From Arabic ʿalāʾ al-dīn, combining ʿalāʾ, elevation or glory, with dīn, religion or faith. Alaeddin is a traditional Turkish form.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Alaeddin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Alaeddin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Alaeddin Cemalettin
Meaning of each name
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
- Cemalettin: beauty of the faith
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Reşit Alaeddin
Meaning of each name
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
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Alaeddin Mekki
Meaning of each name
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
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Bedreddin Alaeddin
Meaning of each name
- Bedreddin: full moon of the faith
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
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Alaeddin Cihat
Meaning of each name
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
- Cihat: striving, struggle; effort in faith
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Kamer Alaeddin
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
How to pronounce Alaeddin
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alaeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | علاء الدين |
Is Alaeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alaeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Alâeddin
Names that sound like Alaeddin
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 Alaeddin
- Alaeddin Özdenören · b. 1940
- Alaeddin Şenel · b. 1941
- Alaeddin Şensoy · b. 1932
- Alaeddin Yavaşça · b. 1926
- Alaeddin Asna · b. 1940
- Alâeddin Alpaydın · b. 1932
- Alaeddin Burak İrez · b. 1989
- Alâeddin Turhan · b. 1941
FAQ about the name Alaeddin
What is the meaning of Alaeddin?
Alaeddin means “exaltation or glory of the faith”. From Arabic ʿalāʾ al-dīn, combining ʿalāʾ, elevation or glory, with dīn, religion or faith. Alaeddin is a traditional Turkish form.
Is Alaeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Alaeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alaeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alaeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alaeddin?
Alaeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Alaeddin have?
Alaeddin has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Alaeddin?
Alaeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Alaeddin?
Other spellings: Alâeddin.
What names go well with Alaeddin?
Some ideas: Alaeddin Cemalettin; Reşit Alaeddin; Alaeddin Mekki.
Famous people named Alaeddin?
Notable people named Alaeddin include Alaeddin Özdenören, Alaeddin Şenel, Alaeddin Şensoy.
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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