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Ruknuddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“pillar of the faith”

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رکن الدین

رُكْنُ الدِّين

What Ruknuddin means

Ruknuddin (رکن الدین, Arabic رُكْنُ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “pillar of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ك ن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ك ن.

Ruknuddin at a glance

Meaning
pillar of the faith
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
ruk-nud-deen
Syllables
3
Letters
9
First letter
R · ر

Meaning of Ruknuddin

In English
pillar of the faith
اردو میں معنی
دین کا رکن

Origin and history of Ruknuddin

Compound of rukn, the strongest side or support of a thing (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

Rootر ك ن

How to say and write Ruknuddin

Say it
ruk-nud-deen3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Ruknuddin
Urdu
رکن الدین
Original script
رُكْنُ الدِّين
Other spellings
Rukunuddin · Rukn ud Din
Known bearer
Shah Rukn-e-Alam (Rukn al-Din), Sufi saint of Multan

Sibling names for Ruknuddin

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

Names like Ruknuddin

Names that sound like Ruknuddin

Questions about the name Ruknuddin

What does the name Ruknuddin mean?

Ruknuddin means “pillar of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کا رکن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

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

Ruknuddin is a boy’s name.

Is Ruknuddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Ruknuddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of rukn, the strongest side or support of a thing (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.

How do you pronounce Ruknuddin?

Say it “ruk-nud-deen”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Ruknuddin in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Ruknuddin is written رکن الدین. In its original script: رُكْنُ الدِّين.

What are other spellings of Ruknuddin?

Ruknuddin is also spelled Rukunuddin, Rukn ud Din.

Who is a famous person named Ruknuddin?

Shah Rukn-e-Alam (Rukn al-Din), Sufi saint of Multan

Is the meaning of Ruknuddin 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.