Edin

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-deen /ˈɛ.din/High

Meaning: Bosnian name from Arabic -ad-din endings, 'of the faith' — Edin Džeko's exportMedium

In 30 seconds: Faith, Sarajevo-cut: Edin clips the Arabic 'ad-din' — of the faith — into Bosnia's favorite striker (Džeko, City legend). Goals included.

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Origin MediumBosnian, Arabic

MeaningBosnian name from Arabic -ad-din endings, 'of the faith' — Edin Džeko's export

U.S. rank (2025)#3533 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Edin is a Bosnian name from Arabic -ad-din, 'of the faith' — footballer Edin Džeko globalized it.

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian families. Rare, faith-clipped at the root, and capped.

Did you know? Bosnian names mint -din gold — Edin from 'of the faith' — and Edin Džeko shipped it to Manchester and Rome scoreboards.

Overall data confidence 75%

Bosnian name references — Edin — etymology

Variations

EddinEdyn

Nicknames

Edo

Famous Bearers

★Edin Džeko (1986–present)
Bosnian football striker, Premier League and Serie A star.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edin mean?

Edin is a Bosnian name from Arabic 'ad-din', 'of the faith'.

How do you pronounce Edin?

It's said EH-deen /ˈɛ.din/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edin a boy or girl name?

Edin is a boy's name.

How popular is Edin?

Edin is a rare name in the U.S.