Sultan
Sultan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ruler; authority, power”.
| Meaning | Ruler; authority, power |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سلطان |
| Pronunciation | sool-TAAN |
| Arabic root | س ل ط (s-l-ṭ) — power, authority |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sultan
Sultan (sulṭān) originally meant 'authority' or 'proof', and later became the title of Muslim rulers from the Seljuks and Ottomans to the sultans of Brunei and Oman. As a personal name it is very popular in the Gulf, Turkey, Central Asia and South Asia.
Is Sultan a Muslim name?
Yes. Sultan is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning authority and ruler; the word appears often in the Quran.
Is Sultan in the Quran?
The word appears in the prayer 'and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority' (Quran 17:80).
Where is the name Sultan used?
Very common in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and used widely in Turkey, Central Asia and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Sultan
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sultan mean?
Sultan means 'Ruler; authority, power'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sultan a Muslim name?
Yes. Sultan is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning authority and ruler; the word appears often in the Quran.
How do you write Sultan in Arabic?
Sultan is written سلطان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sultan?
Sultan is pronounced sool-TAAN.
Is Sultan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the prayer 'and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority' (Quran 17:80).