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Suleiman

/soo-lay-MAAN/

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Meaning

Prophet Solomon

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سليمان
Urdu سلیمان
Persian سلیمان
Turkish Süleyman
Bengali সুলেমান
Indonesian Sulaiman
Pashto سلیمان

Alternate Spellings

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

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Suleiman is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Suleiman, like Sulaiman, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Shlomo (Solomon), reflecting the Quranic depiction of Sulaiman (AS) as a king granted wisdom and command over the wind and animals.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name Shlomo (שְׁלֹמֹה), related to shalom, 'peace' - an alternate transliteration of Sulaiman.

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 his correspondence with the Queen of Sheba, in verses 15-44.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Sulaiman, Sulayman, and Suleiman.