Alamuddin

Alamuddin is a name of Arabic origin used as both a given name and a surname. It is derived from the elements alam, meaning world or universe, and din, meaning religion or faith, yielding the general sense of “world of faith” or “realm of religion.” The meaning can vary with interpretation and context, and the name is found in various Muslim communities around the world.

Transliteration of Alamuddin varies by region and language, leading to spellings such as Alamuddin and Alameddine, among others. The name is used across Arabic-speaking populations in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in South Asia and among diaspora communities in Europe and the Americas. In some cases it functions as a surname, while in others it appears as part of a longer given name or compound name.

Notable people with the name include Amal Alamuddin, born in 1978, a Lebanese-British lawyer who is widely known as Amal Clooney. She has gained international recognition for human rights advocacy and work in international law, and has represented clients in high-profile cases before international courts.