Boy name
Kudbettin name meaning
“pole of the faith; mainstay of religion”
Kudbettin means “pole of the faith” or “mainstay of religion.” It belongs to an Arabic name family combining quṭb, meaning centre or axis, with dīn, meaning religion. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is associated with the related forms Kutbettin and Kutbeddin.
What does Kudbettin mean?
Pole of the faith; mainstay of religion
In Turkish: dinin kutbu; dinin dayanağı
Kudbettin appears related to Kutbettin and Kutbeddin. Its pole element suggests a center or mainstay rather than a geographical direction; the same word also has a technical use in Sufi terminology, giving the name a historical connection with religious titles and honorific naming traditions.
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Origin of the name Kudbettin
This is probably a spelling variant of Kutbettin. It derives from Arabic quṭb, pole or central axis, and dīn, religion or faith.
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How to pronounce Kudbettin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kudbettin/ |
Is Kudbettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kudbettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kudbettin 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kudbettin
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 Kudbettin
- Kudbettin Tekin Oğrak · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Kudbettin
What is the meaning of Kudbettin?
Kudbettin means “pole of the faith; mainstay of religion”. This is probably a spelling variant of Kutbettin. It derives from Arabic quṭb, pole or central axis, and dīn, religion or faith.
Is Kudbettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kudbettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kudbettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kudbettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kudbettin?
Kudbettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kudbettin have?
Kudbettin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kudbettin?
Kudbettin 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 Kudbettin?
Notable people named Kudbettin include Kudbettin Tekin Oğrak.
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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