Boy name
Kemaleddin name meaning
“perfection or completeness of the faith”
Kemaleddin means perfection or completeness of the faith. It comes from Arabic Kamāl al Dīn, combining kamāl, meaning completeness, with dīn, meaning faith. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is associated with the historical architect Mimar Kemaleddin; Kemalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same name.
What does Kemaleddin mean?
Perfection or completeness of the faith
In Turkish: dinin olgunluğu, dinin yetkinliği
Kemaleddin is a historical masculine name combining completeness and excellence with faith. It follows a pattern used for both personal names and honorific titles across the Islamic world. Kemal is its first element, while the Ottoman architect Mimar Kemaleddin provides a notable association in architectural and cultural history.
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Origin of the name Kemaleddin
Kemaleddin derives from Arabic Kamāl al-Dīn, combining kamāl, “perfection, completeness,” and al-dīn, “the faith.” Kemalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same name.
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How to pronounce Kemaleddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kemaleddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كمال الدین |
| Arabic | كمال الدين |
Is Kemaleddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kemaleddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kemaleddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kemaleddin
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 Kemaleddin
What is the meaning of Kemaleddin?
Kemaleddin means “perfection or completeness of the faith”. Kemaleddin derives from Arabic Kamāl al-Dīn, combining kamāl, “perfection, completeness,” and al-dīn, “the faith.” Kemalettin is another Turkish spelling of the same name.
Is Kemaleddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kemaleddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kemaleddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kemaleddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kemaleddin?
Kemaleddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kemaleddin have?
Kemaleddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Kemaleddin?
Kemaleddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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