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Burhanuddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“proof of the faith”

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برہان الدین

بُرْهَانُ الدِّين

What Burhanuddin means

Burhanuddin (برہان الدین, Arabic بُرْهَانُ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “proof of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root ب ر ه ن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ب ر ه ن.

Burhanuddin at a glance

Meaning
proof of the faith
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
bur-haa-nud-deen
Syllables
4
Letters
11
First letter
B · ب

Meaning of Burhanuddin

In English
proof of the faith
اردو میں معنی
دین کی دلیل

Origin and history of Burhanuddin

Compound of burhān, clear proof (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

Rootب ر ه ن

How to say and write Burhanuddin

Say it
bur-haa-nud-deen4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Burhanuddin
Urdu
برہان الدین
Original script
بُرْهَانُ الدِّين
Other spellings
Burhan ud Din
Known bearer
Burhanuddin Rabbani, Afghan president

Sibling names for Burhanuddin

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Burhanuddin.

Names from the same root as Burhanuddin

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Questions about the name Burhanuddin

What does the name Burhanuddin mean?

Burhanuddin means “proof of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کی دلیل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Burhanuddin a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Burhanuddin is a boy’s name.

Is Burhanuddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Burhanuddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of burhān, clear proof (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

How do you pronounce Burhanuddin?

Say it “bur-haa-nud-deen”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Burhanuddin in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Burhanuddin is written برہان الدین. In its original script: بُرْهَانُ الدِّين.

What are other spellings of Burhanuddin?

Burhanuddin is also spelled Burhan ud Din.

Who is a famous person named Burhanuddin?

Burhanuddin Rabbani, Afghan president

Is the meaning of Burhanuddin 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.