Salahuddin

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Meaning

Righteousness of the Faith

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic صلاح الدين
Urdu صلاح الدین
Persian صلاح الدین
Turkish Selahaddin
Bengali সালাহউদ্দিন
Pashto صلاح الدین

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Salahuddin is a compound of “salah” (righteousness, the same root behind Saleh) and “ad-din” (the faith), meaning “righteousness of the faith.” It is historically inseparable from Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi, known in the West as Saladin, who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.