Sulayman
Sulayman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Solomon; man of peace”.
| Meaning | Prophet Solomon; man of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew Shlomo) |
| Arabic spelling | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | soo-lay-MAAN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sulayman
Sulayman is the standard transliteration of سليمان, the Quranic name of Prophet Solomon. He is mentioned around seventeen times in the Quran, including the story of the Queen of Sheba and the ant in Surat al-Naml. The name also belonged to the Umayyad caliph Sulayman ibn ʿAbd al-Malik.
Is Sulayman a Muslim name?
Yes. Sulayman is a Prophet's name from the Quran and a classic Muslim boy's name.
Is Sulayman in the Quran?
'And Solomon inherited David. He said: O people, we have been taught the speech of birds' (Quran 27:16).
Where is the name Sulayman used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Slimane is a Maghrebi form and Süleyman the Turkish one.
Gifts with the name Sulayman
- Sulayman name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sulayman baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sulayman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sulayman mean?
Sulayman means 'Prophet Solomon; man of peace'. It comes from Arabic (Hebrew Shlomo).
Is Sulayman a Muslim name?
Yes. Sulayman is a Prophet's name from the Quran and a classic Muslim boy's name.
How do you write Sulayman in Arabic?
Sulayman is written سليمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sulayman?
Sulayman is pronounced soo-lay-MAAN.
Is Sulayman mentioned in the Quran?
'And Solomon inherited David. He said: O people, we have been taught the speech of birds' (Quran 27:16).