Slimane
Slimane is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Prophet Solomon; man of peace”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Solomon; man of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Maghreb form of Arabic Sulayman |
| Arabic spelling | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | slee-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Slimane
Slimane is the North African pronunciation of Sulaymān, the Prophet Solomon. Maghrebi Arabic drops short vowels, so Sulayman becomes Slimane. Sulaymān is honoured in the Quran as a prophet-king who understood the speech of birds and ants.
Is Slimane a Muslim name?
Yes. Slimane is the Maghrebi form of Sulayman, the Prophet Solomon.
Is Slimane in the Quran?
'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).
Where is the name Slimane used?
Common in Algeria and Morocco.
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Spellings and variants of Slimane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Slimane mean?
Slimane means 'The Prophet Solomon; man of peace'. It comes from Maghreb form of Arabic Sulayman.
Is Slimane a Muslim name?
Yes. Slimane is the Maghrebi form of Sulayman, the Prophet Solomon.
How do you write Slimane in Arabic?
Slimane is written سليمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Slimane?
Slimane is pronounced slee-MAHN.
Is Slimane mentioned in the Quran?
'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).