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Sulayman
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Suleiman the Magnificent (1494–1566)Ottoman sultan at the empire's height, lawgiver and patron of the arts (spelling variant).
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sulayman mean?
Sulayman is the Quranic form of Solomon, from Hebrew shalom — 'peace'.
How do you pronounce Sulayman?
It's said soo-lay-MAHN /su.leɪˈmɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
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.