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Alauddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“eminence of the faith”
علاءالدین
عَلَاءُ الدِّين
What Alauddin means
Alauddin (علاءالدین, Arabic عَلَاءُ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “eminence of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ل و. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ل و.
Alauddin at a glance
- Meaning
- eminence of the faith
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- a-laa-ud-deen
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- A · ع
Meaning of Alauddin
- In English
- eminence of the faith
- اردو میں معنی
- دین کی بلندی
Origin and history of Alauddin
Compound of ʿalāʾ, height and eminence (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.
Rootع ل و
How to say and write Alauddin
- Say it
- a-laa-ud-deen4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Alauddin
- Urdu
- علاءالدین
- Original script
- عَلَاءُ الدِّين
- Other spellings
- Ala ud Din · Aladdin
- Known bearer
- Alauddin Khalji, Sultan of Delhi
Sibling names for Alauddin
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Alauddin.
Names from the same root as Alauddin
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- Abul Alaابوالاعلیٰfather of the most exaltedBoyArabic
- Aliعلیhigh; exaltedBoyArabic
- Ali Akbarعلی اکبرAli the elder; exalted and greatBoyArabic
- Ali Asgharعلی اصغرAli the youngerBoyArabic
- Ali Razaعلی رضاAli, the one who is well-pleasingBoyArabic
- Ali Sherعلی شیرAli the lionBoyArabic
- Aliyaعالیہhigh; exaltedGirlArabic
- Ulaعلاhighness; eminenceGirlArabic
- Ulyaعلیاhighest; most exaltedGirlArabic
Names that sound like Alauddin
Questions about the name Alauddin
What does the name Alauddin mean?
Alauddin means “eminence of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کی بلندی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Alauddin a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Alauddin is a boy’s name.
Is Alauddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Alauddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of ʿalāʾ, height and eminence (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.
How do you pronounce Alauddin?
Say it “a-laa-ud-deen”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Alauddin in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Alauddin is written علاءالدین. In its original script: عَلَاءُ الدِّين.
What are other spellings of Alauddin?
Alauddin is also spelled Ala ud Din, Aladdin.
Who is a famous person named Alauddin?
Alauddin Khalji, Sultan of Delhi
Is the meaning of Alauddin verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.