Boy name
Fikrettin name meaning
“Thought of the faith”
Fikrettin means “thought of the faith.” It is a masculine name used in Türkiye, formed from Arabic fikr, “thought,” and dīn, “religion” or “faith.” Fikreddin represents the same compound, while Fikret shares its thought-related element and provides a direct connection to another name in Turkish usage.
What does Fikrettin mean?
Thought of the faith
In Turkish: Dinin düşüncesi
Fikrettin reflects a traditional name structure combining thought with religion. It shares its root of thought with Fikret, while its ending connects it with names in -ettin and -eddin. The religious meaning belongs to the construction of the name and supplies no information about the beliefs of any individual bearer.
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 Fikrettin
The compound name Fikreddin/Fikrettin draws on Arabic fikr, 'thought', and dīn, 'religion, faith'. Turkish pronunciation produces the consonant sequence represented in Fikrettin.
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 Fikrettin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fikrettin Hayrullah
Meaning of each name
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
- Hayrullah: God's goodness; divine beneficence
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Şemsettin Fikrettin
Meaning of each name
- Şemsettin: sun of the faith
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
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Fikrettin Kuddusi
Meaning of each name
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
- Kuddusi: associated with holiness or with al-Quddūs
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İzzettin Fikrettin
Meaning of each name
- İzzettin: the honour and dignity of the faith
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
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Fikrettin Bera
Meaning of each name
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
- Bera: freedom from blame; innocence, separation
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Zübeyir Fikrettin
Meaning of each name
- Zübeyir: a small, solid stone
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
How to pronounce Fikrettin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fikɾettin/ |
Is Fikrettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Fikrettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fikrettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fikrettin
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 Fikrettin
- Fikrettin Şahin
- Fikrettin Şahin
- Fikrettin Şahin
FAQ about the name Fikrettin
What is the meaning of Fikrettin?
Fikrettin means “Thought of the faith”. The compound name Fikreddin/Fikrettin draws on Arabic fikr, 'thought', and dīn, 'religion, faith'. Turkish pronunciation produces the consonant sequence represented in Fikrettin.
Is Fikrettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Fikrettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fikrettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fikrettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fikrettin?
Fikrettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fikrettin have?
Fikrettin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Fikrettin?
Fikrettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Fikrettin?
Some ideas: Fikrettin Hayrullah; Şemsettin Fikrettin; Fikrettin Kuddusi.
Famous people named Fikrettin?
Notable people named Fikrettin include Fikrettin Şahin, Fikrettin Şahin, Fikrettin Şahin.
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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