Boy name
Kutbeddin name meaning
“pole of the faith; mainstay of religion”
Kutbeddin means “pole of the faith” or “mainstay of religion.” It combines Arabic quṭb, meaning pole, centre, or axis, with al-dīn, meaning religion. Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares its source with Kutbettin and evokes a central axis around which something is arranged.
What does Kutbeddin mean?
Pole of the faith; mainstay of religion
In Turkish: dinin kutbu; dinin dayanağı
Kutbeddin belongs to a historical family of names and titles formed with the word for religion. Its pole element conveys centrality or support and also has a specialized meaning in Sufi terminology; the historical astronomer Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi provides a well-known association with the history of science.
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Origin of the name Kutbeddin
It derives from Arabic quṭb, pole or central axis, and al-dīn, the faith or religion. Turkish spellings reflect different adaptations of the Arabic compound Quṭb al-Dīn.
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How to pronounce Kutbeddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kutbeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قطب الدين |
Is Kutbeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kutbeddin 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 Kutbeddin
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 Kutbeddin
- Kutbeddin Demirdağ · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Kutbeddin
What is the meaning of Kutbeddin?
Kutbeddin means “pole of the faith; mainstay of religion”. It derives from Arabic quṭb, pole or central axis, and al-dīn, the faith or religion. Turkish spellings reflect different adaptations of the Arabic compound Quṭb al-Dīn.
Is Kutbeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kutbeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kutbeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kutbeddin?
Kutbeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kutbeddin have?
Kutbeddin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kutbeddin?
Kutbeddin 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 Kutbeddin?
Notable people named Kutbeddin include Kutbeddin Demirdağ.
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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