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Burhanuddin

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Burhanuddin

Pronounced bur-hah-noo-DEEN /bʊr.hɑ.nuˈdiːn/Medium

Meaning: Burhanuddin is an Arabic name, from burhan al-din, 'proof (or demonstration) of the faith'. It is an honorific-style Muslim name, borne notably by religious leaders, combining burhan ('proof, clear evidence') with din ('faith, religion').Medium

In 30 seconds: Burhanuddin is an Arabic name meaning 'proof of the faith'. A dignified Muslim name borne by religious leaders, it appears in the U.S. record as a rarity in recent years (said 'bur-hah-noo-DEEN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBurhanuddin is an Arabic name, from burhan al-din, 'proof (or demonstration) of the faith'. It is an honorific-style Muslim name, borne notably by religious leaders, combining burhan ('proof, clear evidence') with din ('faith, religion').
U.S. rank (2021)#12435 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620112021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Burhanuddin comes from the Arabic burhan al-din, 'proof of the faith', joining burhan ('clear proof, demonstration') with din ('faith, religion'). It is a distinguished Muslim name, associated with religious scholarship and leadership — notably among the Dawoodi Bohra community, several of whose spiritual leaders have carried it. We treat that religious association with respect.

In the United States it is a recent and uncommon name, appearing chiefly in the 2010s among Muslim families and never more than a few dozen times a year at its peak. It reads clearly as a heritage and faith name rather than a mainstream American one, most likely borne by a young boy in an observant family; outside that community it is rare.

Did you know? The name follows the classic Arabic -uddin pattern ('of the faith'), the same construction behind Salahuddin and Nasiruddin — a family of honorific names expressing devotion, here 'the proof of the faith'.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Burhanuddin — Arabic 'proof of the faith'; Dawoodi Bohra leaders, needs verification

Variations

BurhanudinBurhanBurhaan

Nicknames

BurhanDeen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burhanuddin mean?

Burhanuddin is an Arabic name meaning 'proof of the faith', from burhan ('proof') and din ('faith').

How do you pronounce Burhanuddin?

It's said bur-hah-noo-DEEN /bʊr.hɑ.nuˈdiːn/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Burhanuddin a boy or girl name?

Burhanuddin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Burhanuddin?

Burhanuddin is a rare heritage name in the U.S., seen mainly among Muslim families in recent years.

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