Zahiruddin

ZahirudDin is a male given name of Persian and Arabic origin used in Muslim-majority regions. The name combines Zahir, meaning shining or evident, with Din, meaning faith or religion, and may be interpreted as “Radiant of the Faith” or “Manifestation of the Religion.”

Common transliterations include Zahiruddin, Zahir-ud-Din, and Zahiruddin, reflecting variations in Persian, Urdu, Arabic, and Turkish spellings.

The name has appeared among rulers, scholars, and officials in various Islamic states, including medieval and early-modern empires, where it was used to denote piety and legitimate authority.

In contemporary usage, ZahirudDin is used as a given name in countries such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and parts of the Arab world and Central Asia, among others. Because of regional spelling differences, the exact form of the name may vary; it is one of several names built with the honorific ud-Din, a traditional element in Muslim nominative naming.