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Saladin Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Saladin

"First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1966 👥 174 in US
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Meaning
First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
174
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Saladin Mean?

Salah ad-Din, Salahu’d-Din, Ṣalāḥ ud-Dīn, Salah ed-Din and other variant spellings, is an Arabic name that means The Righteousness of the Faith.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Salah ad-Din, Salahu’d-Din, Ṣalāḥ ud-Dīn, Salah ed-Din and other variant spellings, is an Arabic name that means The Righteousness of the Faith.…

Root Element
Saladin
Core Meaning
"First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Saladin

S 1
A 1
L 3
A 1
D 4
I 9
N 5
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 174 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 174
Peak year 1966 (12)
First recorded 1960
Last recorded 2022
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Saladin" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~174 people named Saladin in the US. Peaked in 1966 with 12 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Saladin?

The Life Path number for Saladin is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 4.

Is Saladin a boy or girl name?

Saladin is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Saladin in the US?

Approximately 174 people in the United States are named Saladin. The name peaked in 1966 with 12 recorded uses.

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