Sulaiman

/soo-lay-MAAN/

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Meaning

Man of peace; Prophet Solomon

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سليمان

Urdu سلیمان

Persian سلیمان

Turkish Süleyman

Bengali সুলায়মান

Pashto سلیمان

Alternate Spellings

Soolaiman Sulaeeman

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Sulaiman is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Man of peace; Prophet Solomon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Sulaiman has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sulaiman is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Shlomo (Solomon), built on the root shalom, meaning "peace." It is fittingly translated as "man of peace," reflecting the Quranic depiction of Sulaiman (AS) as a king granted wisdom, justice, and command over the wind and animals.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name Shlomo (שְׁלֹמֹה), related to shalom, 'peace.'

Islamic Significance

Son of Daud, described in the Quran as given dominion over the wind and jinn, and understanding of the speech of birds and other creatures.

Quranic Connection

Surah 27 (An-Naml) recounts much of his story, including the account of the hoopoe bird and his correspondence with the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis), in verses 15-44.