Boy name
Sulthan name meaning
“ruler, holder of authority”
Sulthan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning ruler or holder of authority. It comes from sultan, a word referring to authority or a ruler that also serves as a sovereign's title. Sultan is a spelling variant, and the word is also used as a given name.
What does Sulthan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Sulthan
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.
Sulthan in Islam and the Quran
Sulthan 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 Sulthan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sulthan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Mikail: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Sulthan Asyhari
Meaning of each word
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Asyhari: associated with Ash'ar
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Meaning of each word
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Athoillah: a gift from God
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Sulthan Irvansyah
Meaning of each word
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
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Meaning of each word
- Sulthan: ruler, holder of authority
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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How to pronounce Sulthan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sultan/ |
| Arabic script | سلطان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭ꧀ꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Sulthan a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulthan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sulthan ranks #4,592 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Sulthan
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 Sulthan
- Sulthan Arif Rahmatullah · b. 2002
- Sulthan Rayhan Fadhila Fasha · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Sulthan
What is the meaning of Sulthan?
Sulthan 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 Sulthan a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulthan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sulthan?
Sulthan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sulthan in the Quran?
Sulthan 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 Sulthan have?
Sulthan has 2 syllables (Sul-than) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sulthan?
Sulthan ranks #4,592 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sulthan?
Other spellings: Sultan.
What full names go well with Sulthan?
Some ideas: Sulthan Ulum Mikail; Sulthan Faishol Maulana; Sulthan Asyhari.
Famous people named Sulthan?
Notable people named Sulthan include Sulthan Arif Rahmatullah, Sulthan Rayhan Fadhila Fasha.
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