Boy name
Taceddin name meaning
“crown of religion; ornament of faith”
Taceddin means “crown of religion” or “ornament of faith.” It comes from the Arabic compound Tāj al-Dīn, joining tāj, meaning crown, with dīn, meaning religion. In Türkiye, it is a boy's name. Tacettin is a related spelling, while a ceremonial crown illustrates the metaphor within its meaning.
What does Taceddin mean?
Crown of religion; ornament of faith
In Turkish: dinin tacı; inancın süsü
Taceddin is a historical name and honorific that elevates religion through the image of a crown. It belongs to a wider medieval Islamic tradition of compounds ending in al-Din. Turkish also uses Tacettin; Ankara's Taceddin Dergâhı preserves one of the name's historical cultural associations.
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Origin of the name Taceddin
Taceddin comes from Arabic Tāj al-Dīn, combining tāj, meaning crown, with dīn, meaning religion. Turkish Taceddin and Tacettin represent the same compound name.
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How to pronounce Taceddin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tad͡ʒeddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تاج الدين |
Is Taceddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Taceddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Taceddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Taceddîn
Names that sound like Taceddin
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
Famous people named Taceddin
- Taceddîn Şahîn
FAQ about the name Taceddin
What is the meaning of Taceddin?
Taceddin means “crown of religion; ornament of faith”. Taceddin comes from Arabic Tāj al-Dīn, combining tāj, meaning crown, with dīn, meaning religion. Turkish Taceddin and Tacettin represent the same compound name.
Is Taceddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Taceddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Taceddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Taceddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Taceddin?
Taceddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Taceddin have?
Taceddin has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Taceddin?
Taceddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Taceddin?
Other spellings: Taceddîn.
Famous people named Taceddin?
Notable people named Taceddin include Taceddîn Şahîn.
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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