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Sulema
Pronounced soo-LAY-mah /suˈleɪ.mə/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish/Arabic form of Suleima (a feminine of Sulaiman/Solomon) and akin to Salma, from the Arabic root s-l-m, 'peace; safety; wholeness.' Warm and gentle.Low
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History & Origin
Sulema is a Spanish/Arabic form of Suleima (feminine of Sulaiman/Solomon), from the Arabic s-l-m, 'peace; safety.' It reads warm and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'soo-LAY-mah').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, warm, and flowing.
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What does the name Sulema mean?
Sulema is a Spanish/Arabic form of Suleima, tied to the Arabic root for 'peace; safety; wholeness.'
How do you pronounce Sulema?
It's said soo-LAY-mah /suˈleɪ.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sulema a boy or girl name?
Sulema is a girl's name.
How popular is Sulema?
Sulema is a rare name in the U.S.