Fakhruddin
Fakhruddin is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pride of the religion”.
| Meaning | Pride of the religion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فخر الدين |
| Pronunciation | fakh-rud-DEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Fakhruddin
Fakhruddin, or Fakhr al-Dīn, is a compound that means the pride and glory of the religion. Like other names ending in '-uddin', it started life as an honorific title in medieval times. Best known of all who carried it is the theologian Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī, who died in 1210, whose large commentary on the Quran is still studied. Today the name is widespread in Turkey, Iran and South Asia.
Is Fakhruddin a Muslim name?
Fakhruddin is a classical Muslim name, closely associated with the scholar Fakhr al-Din al-Razi.
How popular is Fakhruddin?
Found in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Iran, as well as in Lebanon as Fakhreddine and Turkey as Fahrettin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fakhruddin mean?
Fakhruddin means 'Pride of the religion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fakhruddin a Muslim name?
Fakhruddin is a classical Muslim name, closely associated with the scholar Fakhr al-Din al-Razi.
How do you pronounce Fakhruddin?
Fakhruddin is pronounced fakh-rud-DEEN.
Is Fakhruddin a boy or girl name?
Fakhruddin is usually a boy name.