Boy name
Nasruddin name meaning
“help of the faith; support for religion”
Nasruddin means “help of the faith” or “support for religion.” It represents Arabic Naṣr al-Dīn, combining naṣr, meaning help or victory, and dīn, meaning religion. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The related form Nasreddin connects it with Nasreddin Hoca and the traditional tales associated with that figure.
What does Nasruddin mean?
Help of the faith; support for religion
In Turkish: dinin yardımı; dine destek
Nasruddin corresponds to the same underlying name as Turkish Nasreddin and Nasrettin. The spelling reflects differing pronunciation and transliteration traditions for the Arabic compound. It may also recall the Nasreddin Hoca stories, but the complete compound is neither a Quranic word nor the name of a prophet.
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Origin of the name Nasruddin
From Arabic Naṣr al-Dīn, combining naṣr, ‘help or victory’, and dīn, ‘religion’. Nasruddin is one of the compound's transliterated forms.
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How to pronounce Nasruddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasɾuddin/ |
| Arabic | نصر الدين |
Is Nasruddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasruddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasruddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasruddin
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 Nasruddin
What is the meaning of Nasruddin?
Nasruddin means “help of the faith; support for religion”. From Arabic Naṣr al-Dīn, combining naṣr, ‘help or victory’, and dīn, ‘religion’. Nasruddin is one of the compound's transliterated forms.
Is Nasruddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasruddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasruddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nasruddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nasruddin?
Nasruddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasruddin have?
Nasruddin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nasruddin?
Nasruddin 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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