Boy name
Celaleddin name meaning
“majesty or glory of the faith”
Celaleddin means majesty or glory of the faith. It combines Arabic jalāl, meaning majesty or glory, with dīn, meaning religion or faith. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The poet Jalal al-Din Rumi provides a concrete literary association, and Celalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same compound.
What does Celaleddin mean?
Majesty or glory of the faith
In Turkish: dinin yüceliği, dinin ihtişamı
Celaleddin follows a historical pattern that combines faith with an expression of distinction. Prominent associations include the poet Jalal al-Din Rumi and the Khwarazmian ruler Jalal al-Din Mangburni. Celal also stands alone as a name; here its meaning centers on majesty rather than anger.
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 Celaleddin
Celaleddin combines Arabic jalāl, 'majesty or grandeur', and dīn, 'religion or faith'. Celalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same compound.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Celaleddin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | C · Ce |
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 Celaleddin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Celaleddin Delil
Meaning of each name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
- Delil: guide; evidence, indication
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Numan Celaleddin
Meaning of each name
- Numan: blood or redness; an old poppy-associated name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
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Celaleddin Fırat
Meaning of each name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
- Fırat: the Euphrates; fresh, drinkable water
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Abdülhalik Celaleddin
Meaning of each name
- Abdülhalik: servant of God, the Creator
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
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Celaleddin İmran
Meaning of each name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
- İmran: flourishing, prosperity; thriving settlement
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Bektaş Celaleddin
Meaning of each name
- Bektaş: firm stone, enduring stone
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
How to pronounce Celaleddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒelaleddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جلال الدين |
Is Celaleddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Celaleddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Celaleddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Celaleddin
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 Celaleddin
- Celaleddin Koçak · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Celaleddin
What is the meaning of Celaleddin?
Celaleddin means “majesty or glory of the faith”. Celaleddin combines Arabic jalāl, 'majesty or grandeur', and dīn, 'religion or faith'. Celalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same compound.
Is Celaleddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Celaleddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Celaleddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Celaleddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Celaleddin?
Celaleddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Celaleddin have?
Celaleddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Celaleddin?
Celaleddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Celaleddin?
Some ideas: Celaleddin Delil; Numan Celaleddin; Celaleddin Fırat.
Famous people named Celaleddin?
Notable people named Celaleddin include Celaleddin Koçak.
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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