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Nasiruddin
Defender of faith
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Nasruddin is an Arabic name meaning 'defender of the faith' or 'protector of religion' [citation:1]. It is a compound name combining 'Nasr' (victory, help) and 'al-Din' (the faith). The name was originally an honorific title before becoming a given name. The most notable figure with this name is Nasreddin Hodja, the 13th-century Seljuq satirist, philosopher, Sufi, and wise man from Turkey known for his humorous anecdotes and wisdom [citation:1]. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being a protector and supporter of the Islamic faith [citation:10].
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Nasruddin
Nasruddin is an Arabic name meaning 'defender of the faith' or 'protector of religion' [citation:1]. It is a compound name combining 'Nasr' (victory, help) and 'al-Din' (the faith). The name was originally an honorific title before becoming a given name. The most notable figure with this name is Nasreddin Hodja, the 13th-century Seljuq satirist, philosopher, Sufi, and wise man from Turkey known for his humorous anecdotes and wisdom [citation:1]. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being a protector and supporter of the Islamic faith [citation:10].
نصر الدین
نصر الدین عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'دین کا محافظ' [citation:1]۔ یہ 'نصر' (فتح، مدد) اور 'الدین' کا مرکب نام ہے۔ یہ نام اصل میں ایک اعزازی خطاب تھا۔ اس نام کی سب سے مشہور شخصیت نصر الدین ہوجہ ہیں، جو 13ویں صدی کے سلجوقی فلسفی، صوفی اور دانشور تھے [citation:1]۔
نَصْرُ الدِّين
نصر الدين اسم عربي يعني 'ناصر الدين' أو 'حامي الإيمان' [citation:1]. هو اسم مركب من 'نصر' و 'الدين'. كان الاسم في الأصل لقباً تشريفياً قبل أن يصبح اسماً شخصياً. أشهر شخصية بهذا الاسم هي نصر الدين حجة، الفيلسوف والصوفي السلجوقي في القرن الثالث عشر [citation:1].
Philosophy
13th-century Seljuq satirist, philosopher, Sufi, and wise man from Turkey, known for his humorous anecdotes and wisdom [citation:1].
Politics
Emir of Kokand from 1875 to 1876 [citation:1].
Era: 13th century CE
Seljuq satirist, philosopher, Sufi, and wise man known for his humorous anecdotes and wisdom.
Nasruddin is a blessed name reflecting the quality of defending the Islamic faith, making it a permissible and honorable name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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