ضياء الدين

Ziauddin

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

MeaningLight of the faith
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingضياء الدين
Pronunciationzee-aa-ud-DEEN
Arabic rootض و ء (ḍ-w-ʾ) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ziauddin

Ziauddin joins ḍiyāʾ (radiant light) with al-dīn (the religion), meaning 'light of the faith'. It was originally an honorific title in the medieval Muslim world, borne by figures such as the historian Ziauddin Barani of the Delhi Sultanate. It is used in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

Is Ziauddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Ziauddin is a traditional Muslim name meaning light of the faith.

Where is the name Ziauddin used?

Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Ziauddin

Ziya al-DinZiyauddinZiaDiyauddin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ziauddin mean?

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

Is Ziauddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Ziauddin is a traditional Muslim name meaning light of the faith.

How do you write Ziauddin in Arabic?

Ziauddin is written ضياء الدين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ziauddin?

Ziauddin is pronounced zee-aa-ud-DEEN.

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