Unisex name
Sultan name meaning
“ruler, holder of authority”
Sultan is a name used for boys and girls, from Arabic sultan, meaning “authority” or “ruler.” As a given name, it carries the meaning “ruler” or “holder of authority.” The same word serves as a sovereign's title, and Sulthan is a spelling variant.
What does Sultan mean?
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Origin and cultural usage of Sultan
From Arabic sultan, ‘authority or ruler’, also used as a sovereign's title. It is also established as a given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sultan in Islam and the Quran
Sultan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سلطان) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 22.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sultan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sultan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Nuriman: light of faith
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Murodi: my wish, my purpose
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Sultan Zulfan
Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
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Meaning of each word
- Fachrul: pride, honor
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Sultan Muhdi
Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
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Meaning of each word
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Bustomi: from Bistam
How to pronounce Sultan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sultan/ |
| Arabic script | سلطان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭ꧀ꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜ᮪ᮒᮔ᮪ |
Is Sultan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sultan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 77% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sultan ranks #125 among unisex names in our data sample (25 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 Sultan
- Sulhan♂Peace or reconciliation
- Sulton♂Ruler or holder of authority
- Sultana♀Female ruler, sultan's consort
- Salman♂Safe and free from defects
- Subhan♂The transcendence and glory of God
- Susan♀Lily
- Suleman♂Peaceful, full of peace
- Sulchan♂Peace or reconciliation
- Sultoni♂Sultanic or royal
- Selan♂
- Sukran♂♀Gratitude, thanks
- Supian♂Nimble, swift-moving
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Sultan
- Sultan · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Sultan
What is the meaning of Sultan?
Sultan means ruler, holder of authority. From Arabic sultan, ‘authority or ruler’, also used as a sovereign's title. It is also established as a given name.
Is Sultan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sultan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 77% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sultan?
Sultan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sultan in the Quran?
Sultan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سلطان) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 22.
How many syllables does Sultan have?
Sultan has 2 syllables (Sul-tan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sultan?
Sultan ranks #125 among unisex names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sultan?
Other spellings: Sulthan.
What full names go well with Sultan?
Some ideas: Sultan Nuriman Havid; Sultan Murodi Habibi; Sultan Zulfan.
Famous people named Sultan?
Notable people named Sultan include Sultan.
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