Saladin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Saladin \s(a)-la-din\ is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "righteousness of the religion". Name of a prominent Muslim sultan (12th century) who captured Jerusalem from the Crusaders.

Baby names that sound like Saladin are Salton, Seldon, Sellden, Selden and Slayden. Other similar baby names are Slavin and Slawin.

Saladin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Saladin. Click here to compare Saladin with related baby names.