سليمان

Souleymane

boyFrench-style spelling of Arabic Sulaymān

Souleymane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Solomon, Prophet and king”.

MeaningSolomon, Prophet and king
GenderBoy
OriginFrench-style spelling of Arabic Sulaymān
Arabic spellingسليمان
Pronunciationsoo-lay-MAHN
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Souleymane

Souleymane is the French-style spelling of Sulaymān (Solomon), the prophet-king who, according to the Quran, was given understanding of the speech of birds and command over the wind and the jinn. The name is very popular in francophone West Africa and is often shortened to Souley.

Is Souleymane a Muslim name?

Yes. Souleymane is a Muslim name, a spelling of Sulaymān, Prophet Solomon.

Is Souleymane in the Quran?

He is named in the Quran, as in 'Solomon (Sulaymān) inherited David' (Quran 27:16).

Where is the name Souleymane used?

Very common in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Souleymane mean?

Souleymane means 'Solomon, Prophet and king'. It comes from French-style spelling of Arabic Sulaymān.

Is Souleymane a Muslim name?

Yes. Souleymane is a Muslim name, a spelling of Sulaymān, Prophet Solomon.

How do you write Souleymane in Arabic?

Souleymane is written سليمان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Souleymane?

Souleymane is pronounced soo-lay-MAHN.

Is Souleymane mentioned in the Quran?

He is named in the Quran, as in 'Solomon (Sulaymān) inherited David' (Quran 27:16).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.