What is the meaning of the name Sulayman in Islam?

Sulayman (Arabic: سليمان) means "Man of peace (Solomon)" in Arabic. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide. The name Sulayman is mentioned in the Quran (Quran 2:102).

Is Sulayman a good Islamic name?

Yes, Sulayman is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Man of peace (Solomon)". It is the name of one of the prophets of Islam, which carries special blessings.

Boy Arabic

Sulayman

سليمان

Meaning

Man of peace (Solomon)

📖 Quranic Reference

Quran 2:102

This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran

⭐ Prophetic Name

Sulayman is the name of a Prophet

Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

popular

Sulayman (سليمان) is an Arabic name meaning "Man of peace (Solomon)". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 2:102), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Boy's Names Starting with S

Salih

Righteous

صالح

Shuayb

One who guides aright

شعيب

Salman

Safe

سلمان

Saad

Good fortune

سعد

Sufyan

Swift

سفيان

Sabir

Patient

صابر

Sadiq

Truthful

صادق

Saeed

Happy

سعيد

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