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Nizamuddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“order of the faith”

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نظام الدین

نِظَامُ الدِّين

Nizamuddin (نظام الدین, Arabic نِظَامُ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “order of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ظ م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ظ م.

Nizamuddin at a glance

Meaning: order of the faith
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ni-zaa-mud-deen
Syllables: 4
Letters: 10
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Nizamuddin

In English: order of the faith
اردو میں معنی: دین کا نظام

Origin and history of Nizamuddin

Compound of niẓām, order and arrangement, literally a string of pearls (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

Rootن ظ م

How to say and write Nizamuddin

Say it: ni-zaa-mud-deen4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Nizamuddin
Urdu: نظام الدین
Original script: نِظَامُ الدِّين
Other spellings: Nizam ud Din
Known bearer: Nizamuddin Auliya, Sufi saint of Delhi
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Nizamuddin

What does the name Nizamuddin mean?

Nizamuddin means “order of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کا نظام. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

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

Nizamuddin is a boy’s name.

Is Nizamuddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Nizamuddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of niẓām, order and arrangement, literally a string of pearls (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

How do you pronounce Nizamuddin?

Say it “ni-zaa-mud-deen”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Nizamuddin in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Nizamuddin is written نظام الدین. In its original script: نِظَامُ الدِّين.

What are other spellings of Nizamuddin?

Nizamuddin is also spelled Nizam ud Din.

Who is a famous person named Nizamuddin?

Nizamuddin Auliya, Sufi saint of Delhi

Is the meaning of Nizamuddin 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.