Boy name
Seracettin name meaning
“lamp of the faith; light of religion”
Seracettin means “lamp of the faith” or “light of religion.” It is connected with Siraceddin, formed from Arabic sirāj, “lamp” or “light,” and dīn, “religion.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it carries the concrete image of a lamp illuminating a dark room.
What does Seracettin mean?
Lamp of the faith; light of religion
In Turkish: dinin kandili, dinin ışığı
Seracettin is interpreted in connection with the forms Siraceddin and Siracettin. Its lamp imagery links illumination and guidance with the religious element of the compound. Arabic phrase names can develop several Turkish spellings and pronunciations, so an original historical spelling would help confirm the precise correspondence in individual records.
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 Seracettin
Probably a Turkish sound variant of Siraceddin, from Arabic sirāj, “lamp” or “light,” and dīn, “faith” or “religion.”
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 Seracettin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Seracettin Ali
Meaning of each name
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
- Ali: high; exalted; eminent
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Burhan Seracettin
Meaning of each name
- Burhan: conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
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Seracettin Burhan
Meaning of each name
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
- Burhan: conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
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Nusret Seracettin
Meaning of each name
- Nusret: help, support; victory
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
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Seracettin Cemil
Meaning of each name
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
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Mikail Seracettin
Meaning of each name
- Mikail: Who is like God?
- Seracettin: lamp of the faith; light of religion
How to pronounce Seracettin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seɾad͡ʒettin/ |
| Arabic | سراج الدين |
Is Seracettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Seracettin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seracettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seracettin
Names with related meanings
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Siraç♂A light-giving lamp or lantern
- Ateş♂Flame, heat and light produced by burning
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Nuri♂Of light
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ziya♂Light
- Enver♂Brighter, radiant and full of light
Famous people named Seracettin
- Seracettin Karayağız · b. 1955
- Seracettin Kırklar · b. 1929
- Seracettin Özağaç · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Seracettin
What is the meaning of Seracettin?
Seracettin means “lamp of the faith; light of religion”. Probably a Turkish sound variant of Siraceddin, from Arabic sirāj, “lamp” or “light,” and dīn, “faith” or “religion.”
Is Seracettin a boy’s name?
Yes, Seracettin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seracettin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seracettin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seracettin?
Seracettin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seracettin have?
Seracettin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Seracettin?
Seracettin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Seracettin?
Some ideas: Seracettin Ali; Burhan Seracettin; Seracettin Burhan.
Famous people named Seracettin?
Notable people named Seracettin include Seracettin Karayağız, Seracettin Kırklar, Seracettin Özağaç.
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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