Muslim boy name
Sulayman: name meaning
سليمان
“Man of peace”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Sulayman (Solomon), son of Dawud.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Sulayman mean?
Sulayman (سليمان) means "Man of peace". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Sulayman a Muslim name?
Yes. Sulayman is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Sulayman (Solomon), son of Dawud.
Is Sulayman mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Sulayman (Solomon), son of Dawud.