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Suleiman

♂ Boy

Pronounced sool-AYM-an /sul.ˈeɪm.æn/Medium

Meaning: Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)Medium

In 30 seconds: Suleiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, traditionally read as 'man of peace'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
MeaningMan of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)
U.S. rank (2024)#1785 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births92 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319832024

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

History & Origin

It is the Arabic version of the Hebrew Solomon, carrying the same association with peace. The name reached great prominence in the Islamic world and across the Ottoman Empire, where the Turkish form Suleyman became famous. The variants Sulaiman, Sulayman, and the North African Slimane all reflect the same name across regions.

Its long, flowing sound suits its dignified history, and it remains widely used across the Arabic-speaking world; Jordanian statesman Suleiman Nabulsi (1908-1976) is one bearer. The Turkish Suleyman and Bosnian Sulejman show how far the name travels.

Did you know? Suleiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom 'peace', so it carries the meaning 'man of peace' — and that idea of peace is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Suleiman — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SulejmanSulaimanSulaymanSlimaneSüleyman

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Suleiman Nabulsi (1908–1976)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Suleiman Frangieh (1910–1992)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Suleiman…

Sulaiman— A listed spelling variation, an alternate transliteration of the same Arabic name.
Solomon— The Hebrew name Suleiman renders into Arabic, with the shared 'peace' meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Suleiman mean?

Suleiman is the Arabic form of Solomon (Sulayman), from Hebrew Shlomo and shalom 'peace', so it means 'man of peace'. It is the name of a prophet and king in the Quran.

How do you pronounce Suleiman?

It's commonly said sool-AYM-an /sul.ˈeɪm.æn/.

Is Suleiman a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Suleiman?

In 2024, Suleiman ranked #1785 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.