Boy name
Kutbuddin name meaning
“pole or central pillar of religion”
Kutbuddin means “pole or central pillar of religion.” It combines Arabic quṭb, meaning pole or center, with dīn, meaning religion. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it also appears as Kutbeddin in Turkish and shares its first element with Kutbiye, another name derived from quṭb.
What does Kutbuddin mean?
Pole or central pillar of religion
In Turkish: dinin kutbu, dinin merkezi
Kutbuddin presents the image of a central pillar or spiritual axis of religion. It was used as both a personal name and an honorific in the medieval Islamic world. Related Turkish forms include Kutbeddin and Kutbüddin, which preserve the same Arabic construction.
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Origin of the name Kutbuddin
From Arabic quṭb, meaning “pole” or “center,” and dīn, “religion.” Kutbeddin is another Turkish form.
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How to pronounce Kutbuddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kutbuddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قطب الدين |
Is Kutbuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kutbuddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kutbuddin
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 Kutbuddin
What is the meaning of Kutbuddin?
Kutbuddin means “pole or central pillar of religion”. From Arabic quṭb, meaning “pole” or “center,” and dīn, “religion.” Kutbeddin is another Turkish form.
Is Kutbuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Kutbuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kutbuddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kutbuddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kutbuddin?
Kutbuddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kutbuddin have?
Kutbuddin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kutbuddin?
Kutbuddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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