Selahattin
Selahattin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Righteousness of the faith”.
| Meaning | Righteousness of the faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn |
| Arabic spelling | صلاح الدين |
| Pronunciation | seh-lah-HAHT-tin |
| Arabic root | ص ل ح (ṣ-l-ḥ) — goodness, righteousness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Selahattin
Selahattin is the Turkish form of Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn. Turkish vowel harmony and pronunciation turn al-Dīn into -attin, as also seen in Alaattin and Nurettin. The name honours Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn al-Ayyūbī, who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, and it has long been a favourite in Turkey, often shortened to Selo.
Is Selahattin a Muslim name?
Yes. Selahattin is the Turkish version of Salahuddin, a Muslim name meaning 'righteousness of the faith'.
Where is the name Selahattin used?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish Kurds.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selahattin mean?
Selahattin means 'Righteousness of the faith'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn.
Is Selahattin a Muslim name?
Yes. Selahattin is the Turkish version of Salahuddin, a Muslim name meaning 'righteousness of the faith'.
How do you write Selahattin in Arabic?
Selahattin is written صلاح الدين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Selahattin?
Selahattin is pronounced seh-lah-HAHT-tin.