نور الدين

Noureddine

boyArabic

Noureddine is a Muslim boy name meaning “Light of the faith”.

MeaningLight of the faith
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنور الدين
Pronunciationnoor-ed-DEEN
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Noureddine

Noureddine is Nūr al-Dīn, light of the religion. Such compounds began as honorific titles and later became personal names. The best-known bearer is Nūr al-Dīn Zangī, the twelfth-century ruler of Syria known for justice and for preparing the way for Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn.

Is Noureddine a Muslim name?

Yes. Noureddine is a Muslim name meaning 'light of the faith'.

Where is the name Noureddine used?

Common in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia; Nordine in France.

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Spellings and variants of Noureddine

Nur al-DinNooruddinNureddinNordine

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noureddine mean?

Noureddine means 'Light of the faith'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Noureddine a Muslim name?

Yes. Noureddine is a Muslim name meaning 'light of the faith'.

How do you write Noureddine in Arabic?

Noureddine is written نور الدين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Noureddine?

Noureddine is pronounced noor-ed-DEEN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.