Sulayman
Sulayman is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (Hebrew Shlomo) origin, meaning “Prophet Solomon; man of peace”.
| Meaning | Prophet Solomon; man of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew Shlomo) |
| Written as | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | soo-lay-MAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Sulayman
Sulayman is the standard English rendering of the Arabic سليمان, the Quran's name for the Prophet Solomon, and it is tied to the Semitic root for peace. He is mentioned about seventeen times in the Quran. Surat al-Naml tells two of his best-known stories, one about an ant and one about the Queen of Sheba. The Umayyad caliph Sulayman ibn ʿAbd al-Malik also carried the name.
Is Sulayman a Muslim name?
A prophet's name taken from the Quran, Sulayman has always been a classic for Muslim boys; the Quran says 'And Solomon inherited David. He said: O people, we have been taught the speech of birds' (Quran 27:16).
How popular is Sulayman?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, with Slimane in the Maghreb and Süleyman in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Sulayman
- Sulayman name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sulayman baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sulayman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sulayman mean?
Sulayman means 'Prophet Solomon; man of peace'. It is of Arabic (Hebrew Shlomo) origin.
Is Sulayman a Muslim name?
A prophet's name taken from the Quran, Sulayman has always been a classic for Muslim boys; the Quran says 'And Solomon inherited David. He said: O people, we have been taught the speech of birds' (Quran 27:16).
How do you pronounce Sulayman?
Sulayman is pronounced soo-lay-MAAN.
Is Sulayman a boy or girl name?
Sulayman is usually a boy name.