سليمان

Sule

boyHausa / Yoruba short form of Arabic Sulaymān

Sule is a Muslim boy name meaning “Short form of Sulaymān (Solomon)”.

MeaningShort form of Sulaymān (Solomon)
GenderBoy
OriginHausa / Yoruba short form of Arabic Sulaymān
Arabic spellingسليمان
PronunciationSOO-leh
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sule

Sule is a familiar short form of Sulaymān, the Prophet Solomon, used by both Hausa and Yoruba Muslims. Many men registered as Suleiman or Sulaimon are called Sule day to day, and it is also given on its own. Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, is a well-known bearer.

Is Sule a Muslim name?

Yes. Sule is a Nigerian short form of Sulaymān, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.

Where is the name Sule used?

Common among Hausa and Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sule mean?

Sule means 'Short form of Sulaymān (Solomon)'. It comes from Hausa / Yoruba short form of Arabic Sulaymān.

Is Sule a Muslim name?

Yes. Sule is a Nigerian short form of Sulaymān, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.

How do you write Sule in Arabic?

Sule is written سليمان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sule?

Sule is pronounced SOO-leh.

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