Find out how popular the first name Elmedin has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elmedin by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Elmedin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Elmedin.

The history of the first name Elmedin

The name Elmedin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a combination of two words, "El" meaning "the" and "Medin" meaning "city". The name can be translated to mean "the city" or "of the city".

The name first appeared in written records during the 7th century CE, around the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was likely used by Arabic scholars and intellectuals who resided in major cities like Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Elmedin was Elmedin al-Bukhari, a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith collector who lived from 810 to 870 CE. His work, known as Sahih al-Bukhari, is one of the most authoritative collections of hadith (sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad) in Sunni Islam.

During the Middle Ages, the name Elmedin was also found in various historical records from the Ottoman Empire. Elmedin Pasha was a notable Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century.

In the 19th century, Elmedin Kirimli was a prominent Crimean Tatar scholar and educator who played a significant role in the cultural and linguistic revival of the Crimean Tatar people. He lived from 1823 to 1899.

Another notable figure with the name Elmedin was Elmedin Muratović, a Bosnian writer and poet who lived from 1938 to 2003. He was a leading figure in Bosnian literature and contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

While the name Elmedin has its roots in the Arabic language, it has been adopted and used by various cultures and ethnicities throughout history, particularly in regions with Islamic influence or ties to the Ottoman Empire.

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