Boy name
Selameddin name meaning
“the peace and well-being of religion”
Selameddin means the peace and well-being of religion. A masculine given name in Türkiye, it combines Arabic salām, meaning peace or well-being, with dīn, meaning religion. Its structure belongs to the historical tradition of compound names ending in din, while its opening element connects it with Selam.
What does Selameddin mean?
The peace and well-being of religion
In Turkish: dinin esenliği, selameti
Selameddin follows the pattern of historical compound names formed with dīn, “religion.” Its first element conveys peace and well-being; despite its resemblance to Selahaddin, the latter begins with ṣalāḥ, so the two names have different meanings and Arabic spellings.
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 Selameddin
Combines Arabic salām, “peace” or “well-being,” with dīn, “religion.” The connecting sound reflects the Arabic definite article within the compound.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Selameddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selameddin/ |
| Arabic | سلام الدين |
Is Selameddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Selameddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Selameddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Selameddin
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
FAQ about the name Selameddin
What is the meaning of Selameddin?
Selameddin means “the peace and well-being of religion”. Combines Arabic salām, “peace” or “well-being,” with dīn, “religion.” The connecting sound reflects the Arabic definite article within the compound.
Is Selameddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Selameddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Selameddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Selameddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Selameddin?
Selameddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Selameddin have?
Selameddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Selameddin?
Selameddin 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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