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Sulaiman

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-lay-MAHN /ˌsu.leɪ.ˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: "man of peace," Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom ("peace")Medium

In 30 seconds: Sulaiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, meaning 'man of peace', from the Hebrew 'shalom' (peace).
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Origin MediumArabic, Malay, Indonesian
Meaning"man of peace," Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom ("peace")
U.S. rank (2025)#1597 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births107 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sulaiman renders the name Solomon in Arabic and reaches back through it to the Hebrew word 'shalom', peace, yielding the sense of a man of peace. The name carries strong scriptural and historical resonance across the Arabic-speaking world. Its long, rolling shape matches the dignity it has carried for centuries.

It travels widely, appearing as Sulayman in standard Arabic, Slimane in North Africa, Süleyman in Turkish, and Sulejman in the Balkans, with Shallum as a related Hebrew form.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sulaiman is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Sulaiman — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SulaymanSlimaneSulejmanSüleymanShallum

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If you like Sulaiman…

Solomon— The English name Sulaiman corresponds to, sharing the 'shalom' peace root.
Sulayman— echoes that soft -an sound
Sultan— lands in the same popularity range
Suleiman— lands in the same popularity range
Salman— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sulaiman mean?

Sulaiman is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Sulaiman?

It's commonly said soo-lay-MAHN /ˌsu.leɪ.ˈmɑn/.

Is Sulaiman a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sulaiman is used as a boy name.

How popular is Sulaiman?

In 2024, Sulaiman ranked #1541 in the U.S. for boys, with 114 births recorded.

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