Selemani
Selemani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Solomon, the Prophet”.
| Meaning | Solomon, the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Swahili form of Arabic Sulaymān |
| Arabic spelling | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | seh-leh-MAH-nee |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Selemani
Selemani is the Swahili form of Sulaymān, the Prophet Solomon, son of Dāwūd. The Quran describes him as a wise king who understood the speech of birds and commanded the wind and the jinn by God's permission. Swahili shifts the vowels and adds a final -i, giving Selemani or Suleimani.
Is Selemani a Muslim name?
Yes. Selemani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Sulayman, the Prophet Solomon.
Is Selemani in the Quran?
He is named in the Quran: 'And Sulaymān inherited Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).
Where is the name Selemani used?
Common in Tanzania and Kenya.
Gifts with the name Selemani
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Spellings and variants of Selemani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selemani mean?
Selemani means 'Solomon, the Prophet'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Sulaymān.
Is Selemani a Muslim name?
Yes. Selemani is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Sulayman, the Prophet Solomon.
How do you write Selemani in Arabic?
Selemani is written سليمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Selemani?
Selemani is pronounced seh-leh-MAH-nee.
Is Selemani mentioned in the Quran?
He is named in the Quran: 'And Sulaymān inherited Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).