Selahattin

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Name: Selahattin
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 4

Selahattin (Selâhattin) is the Turkish variant of the name Saladin, which appears in the Anglicized form of the Arabic name Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn (صلاح الدين). In German translation, the name can be interpreted as 'the integrity of religion,' 'the honor of faith,' or 'the piety (in) religion.'

What does the name Selahattin mean?

The first name Selahattin (Selâhattin) represents the Turkish form of the name Saladin, which is an Anglicized version of the Arabic Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn (صلاح الدين). Translated, it means 'the integrity of religion,' 'the honor of faith,' or 'the piety (in) religion.' The name is composed of the Arabic terms salāḥ (صلاح), meaning 'righteousness,' and al-Dīn (الدين), meaning 'faith' or 'religion.' The name is particularly well-known due to Sultan Saladin, the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty in the 12th century in Egypt, who recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders and repelled the attacks of the invaders of the Third Crusade.

Where does the name Selahattin come from?

The name Selahattin is a male first name of Arabic origin and means 'the integrity of religion.' The Arabic composition consists of salāḥ (صلاح), meaning 'righteousness,' and al-Dīn (الدين), meaning 'faith' or 'religion.' The name is also used in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Selahattin?

Se-la-hat-tin

Popularity

In Germany, the name Selahattin enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,655th among the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011 when it reached 1,201st place. In the last ten years, Selahattin has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sala / Salo / Sela / Sello / Selo

Similar first names

Saladin

Famous people

Selahattin Almay (football player)
Selahattin Celik (writer)
Selahattin Demirtaş (politician)
Selahattin Dervent (football coach)
Selahattin Kantar (archaeologist)
Selahattin Kinali (Turkish football player)
Selahattin Özbir (German football player)
Selahattin Sagan (wrestler)
Selahattin Torkal (footballer)
Selahattin Ülkümen (was a Turkish diplomat. As consul general on the island of Rhodes, he saved more than 200 Jewish people from deportation to German gas chambers in 1944.)
Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavi (Austrian actor)

Frequently asked questions about the name Selahattin

What is the origin of the name Selahattin?

The name Selahattin is of Arabic origin and is primarily used in Turkish-speaking regions.

What does the first name Selahattin mean?

Selahattin means 'the integrity of religion' and is composed of the Arabic terms for 'righteousness' and 'faith.'

How popular is the name Selahattin?

Selahattin is a traditional and valued name in Turkey, gaining recognition through historical figures like Sultan Saladin.