Süleyman means “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
- Süleyman is a name of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Süleyman mean?
Süleyman is the Turkish form of Solomon, the biblical king and prophet known in Islam as Sulaiman. It came into Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic.[1,3]
Süleyman in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Süleyman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Süleyman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Süleyman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سۇلەيمان, سۈلەيمان, Süleyman (ULY), Suleyman (ULY transliteration), سۇلايمان and Sulayman. Here it is glossed as “name of the Prophet Solomon”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Süleyman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Süleyman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Süleyman mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Süleýman. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Süleyman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic سُلَيْمَان.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish süleymân, from Arabic Sulaymān.[1]✓ Documented
Hebrew, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Hebrew.[3]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Süleyman?
In IPA: [sylejˈmɑn], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Süleyman?
Süleyman is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. Its origin is Arabic and Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Süleyman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SüleymanLatin | Boy | same as above: “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” | Documented[1] |
| Uyghur | سۇلەيمانArabic script سۈلەيمانArabic script سۇلايمانArabic script, variant SulaymanLatin, variant | Boy | “name of the Prophet Solomon” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | SüleymanLatin | Boy | same as above: “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” | Documented[1] |
| Turkmen | SüleýmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)” | 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 Süleyman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Süleyman[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| سۇلەيمان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| سۈلەيمان | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Süleyman | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Suleyman[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| سۇلايمان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sulayman[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Süleyman[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Süleýman | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Süleyman
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 Süleyman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkozanUnisex“pure bard”same language (turkish)
- TurbiyeGirl“may the young lady live long”same language (uyghur)
- NurxumarGirl“charming, languid-eyed girl”same language (uyghur)
- “the best hero”same language (uyghur)
- AbleqBoy“servant of God, the Truth”same language (uyghur)
- MahmudeGirl“praised”same language (turkish)
- MenzureGirl“worthy of regard, worth seeing, suitable, acceptable”same language (turkish, uyghur)
- TengirBoy“miser, stingy person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Süleyman
What does the name Süleyman mean?
Süleyman means “Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
Is Süleyman a girl's or a boy's name?
Süleyman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Süleyman come from?
Süleyman is of Arabic and Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Süleyman?
Süleyman is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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 Süleyman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Süleyman (Latin), سۇلەيمان (Arabic script), سۈلەيمان (Arabic script), سۇلايمان (Arabic script), Sulayman (Latin), Süleýman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Süleyman have?
Süleyman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Süleyman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609065. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Solomon, Prophet Sulaiman; male given name from Arabic, equivalent to Solomon; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [sylejˈmɑn] (+6 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “سلیمان”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93295621. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Ottoman: Solomon, Prophet Sulaiman; borrowed from Arabic سُلَيْمَان
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: سۇلايمان پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى (ئەسلىدە، قىزىل مېۋىلىك بىر خىل ئۆسۈملۈكنىڭ نامى); listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Hebrew (+4 more)
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