Boy name
Sulton name meaning
“ruler or holder of authority”
Sulton is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “ruler” or “holder of authority”. It is a pronunciation variant of Sultan, derived from Arabic sulṭān, meaning “power” or “authority”. That Arabic word later became a ruler's title, connecting the name with the exercise of authority.
What does Sulton mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sulton
A pronunciation variant of Sultan, from Arabic sulṭān, meaning power or authority and later used as a ruler's title.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sulton in Islam and the Quran
Sulton does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سلطان) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 22 and QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 33.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sulton
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sulton, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Dul: servant, devotee
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
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Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Ulil: possessors or holders
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Sulton Rezha
Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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Sulton Mustopo
Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Mustopo: the chosen one
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Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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How to pronounce Sulton
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sultɔn/ |
| Arabic script | سلطان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦭ꧀ꦠꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮜ᮪ᮒᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Sulton a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulton is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sulton ranks #3,062 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sulton
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 Sulton
- Sulton Max · b. 1993
- M. Sulton Al Hakim
- Sulton · b. 1969
- Sulton Mu'minah · b. 1990
- Sulton Muntaha · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Sulton
What is the meaning of Sulton?
Sulton means ruler or holder of authority. A pronunciation variant of Sultan, from Arabic sulṭān, meaning power or authority and later used as a ruler's title.
Is Sulton a boy’s name?
Yes, Sulton is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sulton?
Sulton is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sulton in the Quran?
Sulton does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سلطان) does, for example in QS Ibrahim [14]: 22 and QS Ar-Rahman [55]: 33.
How many syllables does Sulton have?
Sulton has 2 syllables (Sul-ton) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sulton?
Sulton ranks #3,062 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sulton?
Some ideas: Sulton Dul Fitrah; Sulton Fathir Ulil; Sulton Rezha.
Famous people named Sulton?
Notable people named Sulton include Sulton Max, M. Sulton Al Hakim, Sulton.
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