What is the meaning of the Islamic name Nureddin (نُورُ الدِّين)?

The Islamic name Nureddin (نُورُ الدِّين) means "Light of the Faith, Defender of Al-Quds". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

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Origin: Arabic

نُورُ الدِّين

Nureddin

Transliteration: Nūr ad-Dīn • Pronounced: (Noor-ed-deen)

Name Meaning

"Light of the Faith, Defender of Al-Quds"

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Sultan Nureddin Zangi (رحمۃ اللہ علیہ), revered ruler who fortified Islamic lands and protected Medina Munawwarah.

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Islamic History

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