Boy name
Takiddin name meaning
“one who is devout in religion”
Takiddin means “one who is devout in religion.” It is connected with Arabic Taqī al-Dīn, combining taqī, meaning devout or mindful, with dīn, meaning religion. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The related form Takiyüddin recalls the Ottoman astronomer known by that name.
What does Takiddin mean?
One who is devout in religion
In Turkish: dinin takvalı kişisi
If identified with Taqī al-Dīn, Takiddin belongs to a family of compound names expressing a relationship to religion. Nureddin and Fahreddin use a comparable structure. The Ottoman astronomer Taqi al-Din provides a historical association for this name family, although the supplied spelling needs confirmation.
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Origin of the name Takiddin
This is probably a contracted spelling of Arabic Taqī al-Dīn. Its elements mean “devout” or “God-fearing” and “the religion.”
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 Takiddin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /takiddin/ |
| Arabic | تقي الدين |
Is Takiddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Takiddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Takiddin 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
Names that sound like Takiddin
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Takiddin
- Takiddin Yarayan · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Takiddin
What is the meaning of Takiddin?
Takiddin means “one who is devout in religion”. This is probably a contracted spelling of Arabic Taqī al-Dīn. Its elements mean “devout” or “God-fearing” and “the religion.”
Is Takiddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Takiddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Takiddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Takiddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Takiddin?
Takiddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Takiddin have?
Takiddin has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Takiddin?
Takiddin 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.
Famous people named Takiddin?
Notable people named Takiddin include Takiddin Yarayan.
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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