What does Saladin mean?

Saladin as a boys' name is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Saladin is "righteousness of the religion". Name of a prominent Muslim sultan (12th century) who captured Jerusalem from the Crusaders.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Sal-, -in

ASSOCIATED WITH arabic, sultan (king)

Variations

How popular is Saladin?

Saladin is an uncommon given name for males but a very popular surname for all people (#24271 out of 150436, Top 16%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Aldin, Allain, Balduin (see Baldwin), Baldwin, Blain, Calvin, Camdin, Caolain, Caydin, Coldin, Colldin (see Colden), Dallin▼, Dalvwin (see Delvin), Eadin, Eldin, Galin, Gallatin, Gallvin (see Galvin), Galvin, Gladwin, Haakin, Haddin, Hardin, Jaidin, Jaladi, Jalin, Kaidin, Kalin, Kalvin, Kaydin, Landin▼, Malin, Mallin, Malvin, Marsdin, Nalin, Paladio, Saad, Saadya, Saahdia, Saarik, Saariq, Sabin, Sagan, Sajan, Salim, Salman, Salmon, Salomon, Salton, Salvador, Salvian, Salvino, Salvio, Sandie, Sandino, Savin, Selden, Seldon, Sellden (see Seldon), Selwin, Shadi, Sheldin, Silvain, Slade, Slavin, Slawin (see Slavin), Slayden, Solaman, Spalding, Swain, Talfrin (see Talfryn), Talin, Tallin and Walwin. These names tend to be more frequently used than Saladin.