Boy name
Selâmettin name meaning
“the safety or well-being of the faith”
Selâmettin means the safety or well-being of the faith. It derives from Arabic salāmat al-dīn, combining salāma, meaning safety or well-being, with dīn, meaning religion. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is related to Selâmet and shares the vocabulary of wishing someone a safe arrival.
What does Selâmettin mean?
The safety or well-being of the faith
In Turkish: dinin esenliği, selâmeti
Selâmettin follows the traditional pattern of compound names built with dīn, faith. Its first element contributes safety and well-being, relating those ideas to religion. The ending reflects the Turkish pronunciation found in many names ending in -ettin, although the exact historical spelling requires verification.
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 Selâmettin
It is understood as a Turkish form of Arabic salāmat al-dīn, combining safety or well-being with dīn, religion or faith.
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 Selâmettin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selaːmettin/ |
| Arabic | سلامة الدين |
Is Selâmettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Selâmettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Selâmettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Selamettin
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
Famous people named Selâmettin
- Selâmettin Demir
FAQ about the name Selâmettin
What is the meaning of Selâmettin?
Selâmettin means “the safety or well-being of the faith”. It is understood as a Turkish form of Arabic salāmat al-dīn, combining safety or well-being with dīn, religion or faith.
Is Selâmettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Selâmettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Selâmettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Selâmettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Selâmettin?
Selâmettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Selâmettin have?
Selâmettin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Selâmettin?
Selâmettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Selâmettin?
Other spellings: Selamettin.
Famous people named Selâmettin?
Notable people named Selâmettin include Selâmettin Demir.
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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