Sulaiman means “man of peace”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Sulaiman is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Sulaiman mean?
Literally: form of Solomon
Literal meaning
Sulaiman is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “man of peace”, from form of Solomon. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
Sulaiman in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Sulaiman mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Сулайман and Sulaiman (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man of peace” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Sulaiman mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Сөләйман and Sulaiman (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man of peace” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Sulaiman mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Sulaiman (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man of peace” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sulaiman come from?
Hebrew, compound. From form of Solomon.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sulaiman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | СулайманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “man of peace” | Editorial |
| Tatar | СөләйманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “man of peace” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SulaimanLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “man of peace” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sulaiman
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Сулайман | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Sulaiman | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Сөләйман | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Sulaiman | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Sulaiman | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Sulaiman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sulaiman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AizadaGirl“moon-born child”same language (kyrgyz)
- AksyluGirl“fair beauty”same language (bashkir)
- IlgizBoy“one who travels the land”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- DenizUnisex“sea”same language (kyrgyz)
- AibulatBoy“moon steel”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- MedineGirl“Medina; literally 'the city'”same language (bashkir)
- LalaGirl“tulip”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- AlimBoy“scholar, learned person”same language (kyrgyz)
Common questions about Sulaiman
What does the name Sulaiman mean?
Sulaiman means “man of peace”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Sulaiman a girl's or a boy's name?
Sulaiman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kyrgyz: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Sulaiman come from?
Sulaiman is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sulaiman?
Sulaiman is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Sulaiman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Сулайман (Cyrillic), Сөләйман (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sulaiman have?
Sulaiman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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