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Aladdin
How to Pronounce Aladdin
Pronounced ə-LAD-in /əˈlæd.ɪn/High
Meaning: From Arabic Ala' ad-Din, 'the height/nobility/excellence of the faith (religion)'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aladdin comes from Arabic Ala' ad-Din, 'the height, nobility, or excellence of the faith (religion)' (from ala', 'height, nobility', plus din, 'faith'). Borne by sultans and scholars (the astronomer Ala al-Din), and famous worldwide as the hero of the magic-lamp tale in the One Thousand and One Nights. A storied, bold name.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, nobility-of-the-faith at the root, and storied.
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What does the name Aladdin mean?
Aladdin is Arabic for 'the height/nobility of the faith'.
How do you pronounce Aladdin?
It's said ə-LAD-in /əˈlæd.ɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aladdin a boy or girl name?
Aladdin is a boy's name.
How popular is Aladdin?
Aladdin is a rare name in the U.S.