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Nasruddin

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Meaning

Victory of the Faith

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic نصر الدين
Urdu نصرالدین
Persian نصرالدین
Turkish Nasreddin
Bengali নাসরুদ্দিন
Pashto نصرالدین

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Nasruddin is a compound of "nasr" (victory, from the root n-s-r) and "ad-din" (the faith), meaning "victory of the faith."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of nasr ('victory') and din ('faith'). Nasruddin means 'victory of the faith' - notably associated with Nasreddin Hodja, a semi-legendary Sufi wise-fool figure celebrated across Middle Eastern and Central Asian folklore.

Notable Historical Usage

Nasr al-Din is also the name of Nasreddin Hoja, the wise fool of Turkish, Persian and Central Asian folklore, whose short tales are told from the Balkans to Xinjiang.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.