Boy name
Muhittin name meaning
“reviver of the faith; one who renews religion”
Muhittin means reviver of the faith or one who renews religion. A masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic Muḥyī al-Dīn, combining muḥyī, meaning reviver, with al-dīn, meaning the faith. The related spelling Muhyiddin connects it with the historical thinker Muhyiddin Ibn al-Arabi.
What does Muhittin mean?
Reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
In Turkish: dini canlandıran; dine canlılık kazandıran
Muhittin belongs to the historical Islamic family of names and honorifics ending in al-Dīn. Its image of revival concerns renewed religious thought or practice. Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi and Piri Reis, whose name included Muhyiddin, provide historical associations. Despite similar sounds, Muhit has a different meaning and formation.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Muhittin
It comes from Arabic Muḥyī al-Dīn, combining muḥyī, 'reviver,' with al-dīn, 'the faith.' Turkish forms include Muhyiddin and Muhittin.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Muhittin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Muhittin Reşit
Meaning of each name
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
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İlham Muhittin
Meaning of each name
- İlham: inspiration; an inwardly arising idea
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
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Muhittin Cudi
Meaning of each name
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
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Bera Muhittin
Meaning of each name
- Bera: freedom from blame; innocence, separation
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
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Muhittin Vehbi
Meaning of each name
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
- Vehbi: bestowed as a gift; God-given
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Ali Muhittin
Meaning of each name
- Ali: high; exalted; eminent
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
How to pronounce Muhittin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhittin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | محیی الدین |
| Arabic | محيي الدين |
Is Muhittin a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhittin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Muhittin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 58 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Muhittin
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
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Sabahattin♂Morning of the faith
Famous people named Muhittin
- Muhittin Akyüz · b. 1870
- Muhittin Böcek · b. 1962
- Muhittin Baştürk · b. 1991
- Muhittin Taylan · b. 1910
- Muhittin Üstündağ · b. 1884
- Muhittin Sarıçiçek · b. 1999
- Muhittin Sebati · b. 1901
- Muhittin Birgen · b. 1885
- Muhittin Fisunoğlu · b. 1928
- Muhittin Sadak · b. 1900
- Muhittin Tekin · b. 1985
- Muhittin Temoçin · b. 1893
FAQ about the name Muhittin
What is the meaning of Muhittin?
Muhittin means “reviver of the faith; one who renews religion”. It comes from Arabic Muḥyī al-Dīn, combining muḥyī, 'reviver,' with al-dīn, 'the faith.' Turkish forms include Muhyiddin and Muhittin.
Is Muhittin a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhittin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Muhittin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Muhittin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Muhittin?
Muhittin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Muhittin have?
Muhittin has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muhittin?
Muhittin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 58 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Muhittin?
Some ideas: Muhittin Reşit; İlham Muhittin; Muhittin Cudi.
Famous people named Muhittin?
Notable people named Muhittin include Muhittin Akyüz, Muhittin Böcek, Muhittin Baştürk.
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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