Boy name
Soeleiman name meaning
“peaceful, peaceable”
Soeleiman is a masculine name meaning “peaceful” or “peaceable.” It is an older spelling of Suleiman, a variant of the Arabic name Sulaymān. The name also corresponds to Hebrew Shelomoh, which is traditionally linked to the Hebrew word shalom, meaning “peace,” explaining its association with peacefulness.
What does Soeleiman mean?
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Soeleiman
Soeleiman is an older spelling of Suleiman, a variant of Arabic Sulaymān. The name corresponds to Hebrew Shelomoh, traditionally linked to shalom, peace.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Soeleiman in Islam and the Quran
Soeleiman appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 15 and QS An-Naml [27]: 30.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Soeleiman
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suləiman/ |
| Arabic script | سليمان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭꦺꦲꦶꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜᮨᮄᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Soeleiman a boy’s name?
Yes, Soeleiman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Soeleiman ranks #5,131 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Soeleiman
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Soeleiman
- Soeleiman Effendi · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Soeleiman
What is the meaning of Soeleiman?
Soeleiman means peaceful, peaceable. Soeleiman is an older spelling of Suleiman, a variant of Arabic Sulaymān. The name corresponds to Hebrew Shelomoh, traditionally linked to shalom, peace.
Is Soeleiman a boy’s name?
Yes, Soeleiman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Soeleiman?
Soeleiman is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Soeleiman in the Quran?
Soeleiman appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 15 and QS An-Naml [27]: 30.
How many syllables does Soeleiman have?
Soeleiman has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Soeleiman?
Soeleiman ranks #5,131 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Soeleiman?
Notable people named Soeleiman include Soeleiman Effendi.
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