Kutubuddin

Kutubuddin is a male given name of Arabic origin, commonly used in South Asia and the wider Muslim world. The name is typically formed from the elements Qutb (also transliterated Kutub, Kutub or Qutb) meaning “pole, axis, or pivot” and al-Din meaning “the faith” or “religion,” yielding a meaning akin to “Pole of the Faith” or “Axis of the Religion.” The combination is intended to convey strength or centrality of faith. Variants include Qutubuddin, Kutub-ud-Din, Qutbuddin, Qutbud-Din, and other transliterations.

The name is used across Urdu-, Hindi-, Bengali-speaking communities and other Muslim populations, with spelling variations determined by language and transliteration practices. In South Asia it appears among families and in religious and cultural contexts; in other regions it is found in Arabic-speaking communities as well. As a personal name, Kutubuddin is typically used independently rather than as part of a longer title.

Historically, elements similar to Qutb or Kutub have appeared as honorifics or titles in the medieval Islamic world, where such terms signified rank or spiritual stature. In modern usage, Kutubuddin is primarily a given name rather than an official title, and its meaning remains a reflection of faith and centrality within the family or community.

See also Qutbuddin, Kutub-ud-Din for related name variants and transliteration forms.