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Saladin

SA-luh-dihn
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Saladin (name) means a masculine given name, most famously that of the 12th-century Muslim sultan who led forces against the Crusaders. Example: “Saladin famously recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.”

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A masculine given name, most famously that of the 12th-century Muslim sultan who led forces against the Crusaders.
"Saladin famously recaptured Jerusalem in 1187."
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Etymology

Derived from Arabic صَلَاحُ الدِّين (ṣalāḥu d-dīn).

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Saladin” mean?
The word “Saladin” means a masculine given name, most famously that of the 12th-century Muslim sultan who led forces against the Crusaders.
How do you pronounce “Saladin”?
“Saladin” is pronounced SA-luh-dihn (/ˈsælədɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saladin” in a sentence?
Here is “Saladin” used in a sentence: “Saladin famously recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.”
What part of speech is “Saladin”?
“Saladin” is a name.