Boy name
Kıvamüddin name meaning
“support of the faith; upholder of religion”
Kıvamüddin means “support of the faith” or “upholder of religion” and comes from an Arabic compound. It combines qiwām, meaning support or a sustaining element, with al-dīn, meaning religion. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls the historical tradition of compound names ending in din.
What does Kıvamüddin mean?
Support of the faith; upholder of religion
In Turkish: dinin dayanağı, dini ayakta tutan
Kıvamüddin belongs to a historical family of compound names and titles formed with dīn, 'religion'. Here qiwām conveys support and sustaining order, beyond the everyday Turkish use of kıvam for consistency. The complete name evokes upholding the faith and is structurally related to names such as Nizamüddin.
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Origin of the name Kıvamüddin
Kıvamüddin derives from Arabic qiwām, 'support; that which sustains', and al-dīn, 'religion'. It is the Turkish form of the compound Qiwām al-Dīn.
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How to pronounce Kıvamüddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɯvamyddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قوام الدين |
Is Kıvamüddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kıvamüddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kıvamüddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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 Kıvamüddin
- Kıvamüddin Burslan · b. 1889
FAQ about the name Kıvamüddin
What is the meaning of Kıvamüddin?
Kıvamüddin means “support of the faith; upholder of religion”. Kıvamüddin derives from Arabic qiwām, 'support; that which sustains', and al-dīn, 'religion'. It is the Turkish form of the compound Qiwām al-Dīn.
Is Kıvamüddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kıvamüddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kıvamüddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kıvamüddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kıvamüddin?
Kıvamüddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kıvamüddin have?
Kıvamüddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Kıvamüddin?
Kıvamüddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kıvamüddin?
Notable people named Kıvamüddin include Kıvamüddin Burslan.
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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