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Sulayman

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Sulayman Pronunciation

Sulayman is pronounced soo-lay-MAHN /su.leɪˈmɑn/High

Meaning: The Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke with birds and jinnHigh

In 30 seconds: Solomon as the Quran sings him: Sulayman is the prophet-king of peace who commanded winds, understood birds, and out-riddled queens. An empire's worth of wisdom in three syllables.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningThe Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke with birds and jinn
U.S. rank (2024)#3440 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719892024

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

History & Origin

Sulayman is the Arabic Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the Quranic prophet-king of wisdom, wind, and the language of birds. The Ottoman zenith belonged to Suleiman the Magnificent; West Africa, the Gulf, and South Asia all keep forms of the name regnant.

In the U.S. it is rare and stately, with Sulayman the careful transliteration beside Suleiman and Sulaiman. Peace, crowned.

Did you know? In the Quran, Sulayman understands the speech of ants — halting his army so a colony can reach safety, scripture's gentlest traffic stop.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Sulayman — etymology

Variations

SuleimanSulaimanSolomon

Nicknames

SulaySully

Famous Bearers

  • Suleiman the Magnificent (1494–1566)
    Ottoman sultan at the empire's height, lawgiver and patron of the arts (spelling variant).

If you like Sulayman…

Solomon— the Hebrew-English form of the same king
Suleiman— the Ottoman-famous spelling
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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sulayman?

Sulayman is pronounced soo-lay-MAHN (/su.leɪˈmɑn/). Press play above to hear Sulayman said aloud.

How do you say Sulayman?

Sulayman is said soo-lay-MAHN (/su.leɪˈmɑn/). Press play above to hear Sulayman said aloud.

What does the name Sulayman mean?

Sulayman is the Quranic form of Solomon, from Hebrew shalom — 'peace'.

Is Sulayman a boy or girl name?

Sulayman is a boy's name.

How popular is Sulayman?

Sulayman is rare in the U.S. and classic across the Muslim world.

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