Boy name
Hidayettin name meaning
“guidance of the faith; the right path of religion”
Hidayettin means “guidance of the faith” or “the right path of religion.” The name’s meaning brings together Arabic hidāya, “guidance,” and dīn, “religion.” It is used for boys in Türkiye. Its connection with Hidayet supplies a clear association: guidance understood through the image of finding a path.
What does Hidayettin mean?
Guidance of the faith; the right path of religion
In Turkish: dinin rehberliği; dinin doğru yolu
Hidayettin combines the idea of showing the right path with a reference to religion. It shares its central element with Hidayet and resembles traditional compounds ending in a form of dīn, although its historical spelling and relationship to Hidayeddin need verification.
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Origin of the name Hidayettin
Probably a Turkish spelling of a compound combining Arabic hidāya, guidance, with dīn, religion. The ending -ttin resembles sound adaptations found in other Turkish names of this type.
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How to pronounce Hidayettin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hidajettin/ |
Is Hidayettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Hidayettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hidayettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hidayettin
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 Hidayettin
What is the meaning of Hidayettin?
Hidayettin means “guidance of the faith; the right path of religion”. Probably a Turkish spelling of a compound combining Arabic hidāya, guidance, with dīn, religion. The ending -ttin resembles sound adaptations found in other Turkish names of this type.
Is Hidayettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Hidayettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hidayettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hidayettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hidayettin?
Hidayettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hidayettin have?
Hidayettin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Hidayettin?
Hidayettin 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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