Boy name
Necmeddin name meaning
“star of the faith”
Necmeddin means “star of the faith” and comes from Arabic najm, meaning “star,” and dīn, meaning “faith” or “religion.” In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Necmettin is another Turkish spelling of the same compound, whose central image is a bright star in the night sky.
What does Necmeddin mean?
Star of the faith
In Turkish: dinin yıldızı
Necmeddin combines the brightness and guiding image of a star with faith. It also functioned as an honorific name or title in medieval usage. Najm al-Din Kubra provides a historical association in Sufi literature, while Necmi and Necmettin are linguistically related forms.
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Origin of the name Necmeddin
Combines Arabic najm, meaning star, with dīn, meaning religion or faith. Necmettin is another Turkish spelling of the same formation.
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Double names with Necmeddin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Necmeddin Yuzarsif
Meaning of each name
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
- Yuzarsif: A name given to Joseph in narratives
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Muhiddin Necmeddin
Meaning of each name
- Muhiddin: reviver of religion; one who gives faith life
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
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Necmeddin Cabbar
Meaning of each name
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
- Cabbar: mighty, irresistible, compelling
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Alâaddin Necmeddin
Meaning of each name
- Alâaddin: exaltation of the faith; religious glory
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
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Necmeddin Semi
Meaning of each name
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
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Mekin Necmeddin
Meaning of each name
- Mekin: firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
How to pronounce Necmeddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ned͡ʒmeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نجم الدين |
Is Necmeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Necmeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Necmeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Necmeddin
Names with related meanings
- Tarık♂Night visitor
- Uzay♂The vast expanse containing celestial bodies
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Süreyya♂♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Necmi♂Of a star
- Süha♂Alcor, the faint star in Ursa Major
- Ülker♂♀The Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Süheyl♂Canopus, a bright southern star
- Şahap♂Bright flame
- Sakıp♂Piercing
- Şahabettin♂Bright star or light of the faith
- Yıldızhan♂Compound evoking a star and a ruler
Famous people named Necmeddin
- Necmeddin Molla Kocataş · b. 1875
- Necmeddin Kılıç · b. 1960
- Necmeddin Okyay · b. 1883
- Necmeddin Feyzioğlu
- Necmeddin Günay
- Necmeddin Sefercioğlu
FAQ about the name Necmeddin
What is the meaning of Necmeddin?
Necmeddin means “star of the faith”. Combines Arabic najm, meaning star, with dīn, meaning religion or faith. Necmettin is another Turkish spelling of the same formation.
Is Necmeddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Necmeddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Necmeddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Necmeddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Necmeddin?
Necmeddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Necmeddin have?
Necmeddin has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Necmeddin?
Necmeddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Necmeddin?
Some ideas: Necmeddin Yuzarsif; Muhiddin Necmeddin; Necmeddin Cabbar.
Famous people named Necmeddin?
Notable people named Necmeddin include Necmeddin Molla Kocataş, Necmeddin Kılıç, Necmeddin Okyay.
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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