Sulaymaan
Sulaymaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Sulaymān (Solomon); peaceful”.
| Meaning | Prophet Sulaymān (Solomon); peaceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | soo-lay-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sulaymaan
Sulaymaan is the Somali spelling of Sulaymān, the Prophet Solomon, with the long ā doubled. The name is related to the idea of peace. Sulaymān, son of Dāwūd, was given wisdom, rule over the jinn and the wind, and understanding of the speech of birds and ants.
Is Sulaymaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Sulaymaan is the Somali form of Sulayman, the name of Prophet Solomon.
Is Sulaymaan in the Quran?
'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).
Where is the name Sulaymaan used?
Common among Somalis in East Africa and abroad.
Gifts with the name Sulaymaan
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sulaymaan mean?
Sulaymaan means 'Prophet Sulaymān (Solomon); peaceful'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling.
Is Sulaymaan a Muslim name?
Yes. Sulaymaan is the Somali form of Sulayman, the name of Prophet Solomon.
How do you write Sulaymaan in Arabic?
Sulaymaan is written سليمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sulaymaan?
Sulaymaan is pronounced soo-lay-MAHN.
Is Sulaymaan mentioned in the Quran?
'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).