Boy name
Sulaiman name meaning
“associated with peace; a prophet's name”
Sulaiman is a male name from Arabic Sulaymān, a prophet’s name corresponding to Solomon and associated with peace. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Shəlōmōh, which is related to shālōm, meaning peace. Soelaiman is an alternative spelling of the name, preserving the same source and meaning.
What does Sulaiman 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 Sulaiman
From Arabic Sulaymān, the prophetic name corresponding to Solomon. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Shəlōmōh, associated with shālōm, meaning peace.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | S · Su |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sulaiman in Islam and the Quran
Sulaiman appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 30.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sulaiman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sulaiman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sulaiman as a first name
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Interpretation
May this person bring peace through virtue and faithfully keeping promises.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Sulaiman Daffa
Interpretation
May this defender ward off danger and bring peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Interpretation
May truth become the key that opens the way to peace.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Sulaiman Ghulam
Interpretation
May this young man bring peace through his very presence.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Interpretation
May generosity become a light that helps bring peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Nuryaman: light
- Hisyam: generosity
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Sulaiman Dhofir
Interpretation
May this victorious person continue to bring peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Interpretation
May this thoughtful defender exercise sound judgment in pursuit of peace.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Interpretation
May gentleness and purity of heart open the way to peace.Meaning of each word
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
Sulaiman as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this beloved person bring help and peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Interpretation
May this guardian of peace be capable of settling disputes.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Interpretation
May this dedicated learner bring peace to others through gentleness.Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
May this successor act fairly and bring peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Adila: just, impartial
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Interpretation
A vision of nobility shimmering gently and accompanied by peace.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
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Interpretation
A great building offering a place for peace and the greatest goodness.Meaning of each word
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Ahsan: better, best
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Interpretation
May knowledge and fairness become a way to bring peace.Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
Sulaiman as a last name
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Alwan Sulaiman
Interpretation
May an exalted position always go hand in hand with peace.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Hikam Sulaiman
Interpretation
May wisdom and thoughtful counsel help bring peace to others.Meaning of each word
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Ahza Sulaiman
Interpretation
May this person enjoy greater good fortune and experience peace.Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Fariz Sulaiman
Interpretation
May this person distinguish and discern in pursuit of peace.Meaning of each word
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Interpretation
May sincerity of heart and contentment nurture a sense of peace.Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Khalif Sulaiman
Interpretation
May this successor bring a sense of peace through their presence.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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Rafi Sulaiman
Interpretation
May this person hold an exalted position and continue bringing peace.Meaning of each word
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Sulaiman: associated with peace; a prophet's name
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How to pronounce Sulaiman
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /sulaiman/ |
| Arabic script | سليمان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭꦲꦶꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜᮄᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Sulaiman a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulaiman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sulaiman ranks #116 among boy names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sulaiman
- Sulaeman♂Peaceful and tranquil
- Solaiman♂Peaceful or tranquil
- Suparman♂Good measure or standard
- Surahman♂Good and compassionate
- Suratman♂Brave in spirit
- Sukiman♂Good, excellent
- Saiman♂
- Sudarman♂Good virtue or righteous duty
- Suleman♂Peaceful, full of peace
- Sutarman♂Good
- Sukarman♂Good deeds
- Sugiman♂Wealthy and well provided for
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
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Helmi♂Forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named Sulaiman
- Sulaiman ar-Rasuli · b. 1871
- MI. Sulaiman Suryanagara · b. 1977
- Sayyid Sulaiman · b. 1547
- Sulaiman Syarif · b. 1965
- Sulaiman Umar Siddiq · b. 1982
- Sulaiman Agusto · b. 1966
- Sulaiman Labai
- Sulaiman · b. 1926
- Sulaiman AB · b. 1949
- Sulaiman Abdul Manan · b. 1942
- Sulaiman Abdullah · b. 1936
- Sulaiman bin Abdullah bin al-Basir · b. 1211
FAQ about the name Sulaiman
What is the meaning of Sulaiman?
Sulaiman means associated with peace; a prophet's name. From Arabic Sulaymān, the prophetic name corresponding to Solomon. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Shəlōmōh, associated with shālōm, meaning peace.
Is Sulaiman a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulaiman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Sulaiman in the Quran?
Sulaiman appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 30.
How many syllables does Sulaiman have?
Sulaiman has 3 syllables (Su-lai-man) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman ranks #116 among boy names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sulaiman?
Other spellings: Soelaiman.
What full names go well with Sulaiman?
Some ideas: Sulaiman Fadillah Aufa; Habib Sulaiman Gaus; Alwan Sulaiman.
Famous people named Sulaiman?
Notable people named Sulaiman include Sulaiman ar-Rasuli, MI. Sulaiman Suryanagara, Sayyid Sulaiman.
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