Qutubuddin

Qutubuddin is a male given name of Persian and Arabic origin, combining Qutb, meaning “pole” or “axis,” with al-din, meaning “of the faith.” The name has been used across the Muslim world, especially in South Asia and the Middle East, in several transliterations such as Qutb-ud-Din, Kutbuddin, or Qutubuddin.

Historically, the name is associated with notable figures in medieval India. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (c. 1150–1210) was a former slave who rose to become the sultan of Delhi in 1206 and founded the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty. His reign helped establish the early Delhi Sultanate in northern India, and the Qutb Minar complex near Delhi began during his rule and was completed after his death.

Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (c. 1173–1235) was a Sufi saint of the Chishti order who settled in the Delhi region. He is remembered as a spiritual teacher whose lineage influenced later Delhi mystics, including Nizamuddin Auliya. His shrine and teachings contributed to the growth of Sufism in the region during the 13th century.

Today the name Qutubuddin remains in use in various forms and spellings in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide. As a given name, it appears in historical and contemporary contexts, but it is generally not used as a surname.