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Aladdin

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Meaning

Nobility of faith

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic علاء الدين
Urdu علاء الدین
Persian علاءالدین
Turkish Alaaddin
Bengali আলাদিন
Indonesian Aladin
Pashto علاء الدین

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Aladdin is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Nobility of faith', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Aladdin has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aladdin is an anglicised spelling of "Alauddin," a compound of "ala" (height, elevation - from the same root as Ali) and "ad-din" (the faith), meaning "eminence of the faith."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of ala ('nobility, excellence') and din ('faith'). Aladdin means 'nobility of the faith.' Widely known internationally through the folk tale popularized in the One Thousand and One Nights collection.

Notable Historical Usage

Ala al-Din, 'nobility of the faith,' is known worldwide through the tale of Aladdin, added to European editions of the Thousand and One Nights in the eighteenth century.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, and widely recognized internationally through the Aladdin folk tale.