Süleyman
Süleyman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of a Prophet; man of peace”.
| Meaning | Name of a Prophet; man of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Sulaymān |
| Arabic spelling | سليمان |
| Pronunciation | sue-lay-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Süleyman
Süleyman is the Turkish form of Sulaymān (Solomon), the Prophet and king to whom God gave wisdom, the understanding of birds' speech and command over the wind and the jinn. The name is usually linked to the Semitic root for peace. Its most famous Turkish bearer is the Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, who ruled from 1520 to 1566.
Is Süleyman a Muslim name?
Yes. Süleyman is the Turkish version of Sulayman, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
Is Süleyman in the Quran?
The Prophet is named in 'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).
Where is the name Süleyman used?
Very common in Turkey; Sulejman is the Bosnian and Albanian form.
Gifts with the name Süleyman
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Spellings and variants of Süleyman
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- Bosnian & Albanian Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Süleyman mean?
Süleyman means 'Name of a Prophet; man of peace'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Sulaymān.
Is Süleyman a Muslim name?
Yes. Süleyman is the Turkish version of Sulayman, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Süleyman in Arabic?
Süleyman is written سليمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Süleyman?
Süleyman is pronounced sue-lay-MAHN.
Is Süleyman mentioned in the Quran?
The Prophet is named in 'And Sulaymān inherited from Dāwūd' (Quran 27:16).