Nurdin

Nurdin is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname used in several Muslim-majority cultures. It is a variant of Nuruddin (also written Nur ad-Din, Nur al-Din), derived from Arabic and meaning "light of the faith" or "light of the religion." The name combines nur, meaning light, with din, meaning religion or faith.

In practice, Nurdin is particularly common in Indonesia and Malaysia, where Malay transliteration favors the single consonant d in "Nurdin." Across the Arab world and in other regions, related forms such as Nuruddin, Nur ad-Din, or Nur-ud-Din are found, reflecting different languages and orthographies.

The name has historical resonance due to medieval Muslim rulers and scholars who bore variants of Nuruddin; this broader lineage influences modern usage but the given name today is used across generations without implying a specific lineage. In many cases, Nurdin appears as a first name; in other naming traditions it may be used as part of a patronymic or, less commonly, as a surname.

Notable people named Nurdin have appeared in public life in various countries, including politics, scholarship, and sports, illustrating the name's broad geographic spread. The spelling can vary in transliteration, and related names include Nuruddin, Nur ad-Din, Nur al-Din, and other regional variants. See also entries on Nuruddin and Nur al-Din for historical figures bearing the broader name.