Boy name
Kutbettin name meaning
“pole or mainstay of the faith”
Kutbettin means “pole or mainstay of the faith.” It is a Turkish form of Arabic Quṭb al-Dīn, combining words for a pole or centre and religion. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is related to Kutbeddin and suggests the image of a supporting central pillar.
What does Kutbettin mean?
Pole or mainstay of the faith
In Turkish: dinin kutbu, dayanağı
Kutbettin belongs to the same family as Kutbeddin and Kutbuddin. Here the pole is a metaphor for a centre or mainstay rather than merely a geographical point; the compound conveys religious honour and reflects the construction of historical names incorporating a devotional title.
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Origin of the name Kutbettin
A Turkish form of Arabic Quṭb al-Dīn, combining quṭb, 'pole, centre, mainstay', with al-dīn, 'the faith'.
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How to pronounce Kutbettin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kutbettin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قطب الدين |
Is Kutbettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kutbettin 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 Kutbettin
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 Kutbettin
- Kutbettin Arzu · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Kutbettin
What is the meaning of Kutbettin?
Kutbettin means “pole or mainstay of the faith”. A Turkish form of Arabic Quṭb al-Dīn, combining quṭb, 'pole, centre, mainstay', with al-dīn, 'the faith'.
Is Kutbettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kutbettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kutbettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kutbettin?
Kutbettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kutbettin have?
Kutbettin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kutbettin?
Kutbettin 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 Kutbettin?
Notable people named Kutbettin include Kutbettin Arzu.
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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