Boy name
Hidayeddin name meaning
“guidance of the faith; the right path of religion”
Hidayeddin means “guidance of the faith” or “the right path of religion.” Its meaning draws on Arabic hidāya, “guidance,” and dīn, “religion.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it shares the idea of guidance with Hidayet, bringing the image of a clearly marked path to mind.
What does Hidayeddin mean?
Guidance of the faith; the right path of religion
In Turkish: dinin rehberliği; dinin doğru yolu
The name centers on guidance understood in a religious sense. Its final element connects it with an older tradition of compounds referring to faith, while its first element links it in meaning with Hidayet and Hidayetullah, though these are different formations.
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 Hidayeddin
Probably a spelling of a compound formed from Arabic hidāya, meaning guidance, and dīn, meaning religion. Its precise relationship to the historical form is uncertain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hidayeddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hidajeddin/ |
Is Hidayeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Hidayeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hidayeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hidayeddin
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
FAQ about the name Hidayeddin
What is the meaning of Hidayeddin?
Hidayeddin means “guidance of the faith; the right path of religion”. Probably a spelling of a compound formed from Arabic hidāya, meaning guidance, and dīn, meaning religion. Its precise relationship to the historical form is uncertain.
Is Hidayeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Hidayeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hidayeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hidayeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hidayeddin?
Hidayeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hidayeddin have?
Hidayeddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Hidayeddin?
Hidayeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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