Boy name
Süleyman name meaning
“a name associated with peace and well-being”
Süleyman is a name associated with peace and well-being. It reaches Turkish through Arabic Sulaymān from Hebrew Shelomo, related to shalom, meaning peace. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Sultan Süleyman and the Süleymaniye Mosque commissioned during his reign.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Süleyman mean?
A name associated with peace and well-being
In Turkish: barışla, esenlikle bağlantılı ad
Süleyman names the prophet and ruler described in the Quran. Turkish literature connects it with Solomon's seal, the language of birds, and narratives of wisdom. Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent adds a major historical association; English Solomon is another form of the same ancient name.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
How popular is Süleyman?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 41provinces
- Boys named Süleyman in Türkiye (2025)
- 219,082
Where is Süleyman in the top 30?
41 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Süleyman
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Süleyman popular?
Süleyman carries a historical association with Suleiman the Magnificent and a meaning connected with peace. These give it a classic character, although it remained outside the supplied top thirty.
Origin of the name Süleyman
Süleyman comes through Arabic Sulaymān from Hebrew Shelomo. The Hebrew name shares its root with shalom, meaning peace and well-being.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Süleyman in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · سليمان · 27:15Sulaymān appears in the Quran as a prophet’s personal name; Süleyman is its established Turkish form. |
| Starts with | S · Sü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Süleyman
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Süleyman İdris
Meaning of each name
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
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Musab Süleyman
Meaning of each name
- Musab: formidable; difficult to subdue
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
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Süleyman Melik
Meaning of each name
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
- Melik: king; ruler of a realm
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Raşit Süleyman
Meaning of each name
- Raşit: rightly guided; following the right course
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
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Süleyman Yahya
Meaning of each name
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
- Yahya: the prophet Yahya's name; associated with life
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Kemalettin Süleyman
Meaning of each name
- Kemalettin: perfection or completeness of religion
- Süleyman: a name associated with peace and well-being
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Süleyman Efe, Süleyman Asaf, Süleyman Aras, Süleyman Alp.
How to pronounce Süleyman
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sylejman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سلیمان |
| Arabic | سليمان |
Is Süleyman a boy’s name?
Yes, Süleyman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Süleyman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Suleyman
Names that sound like Süleyman
Names with related meanings
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
Famous people named Süleyman
- Süleyman Demirel · b. 1924
- Süleyman Soylu · b. 1969
- Süleyman Nazif · b. 1870
- Süleyman Atlı · b. 1994
- Süleyman Karadeniz · b. 1995
- Süleyman Hilmi Tunahan · b. 1888
- Süleyman Seba · b. 1926
- Süleyman Ateş · b. 1933
- Süleyman Koç · b. 1989
- Süleyman Turan · b. 1936
- Süleyman Olgun · b. 1987
- Süleyman Özdamar · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Süleyman
What is the meaning of Süleyman?
Süleyman means “a name associated with peace and well-being”. Süleyman comes through Arabic Sulaymān from Hebrew Shelomo. The Hebrew name shares its root with shalom, meaning peace and well-being.
Is Süleyman a boy’s name?
Yes, Süleyman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Süleyman in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Sulaymān appears in the Quran as a prophet’s personal name; Süleyman is its established Turkish form. (e.g.: 27:15)
What is the origin of the name Süleyman?
Süleyman is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Süleyman have?
Süleyman has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Süleyman?
Süleyman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Süleyman?
Other spellings: Suleyman.
What names go well with Süleyman?
Some ideas: Süleyman İdris; Musab Süleyman; Süleyman Melik.
Famous people named Süleyman?
Notable people named Süleyman include Süleyman Demirel, Süleyman Soylu, Süleyman Nazif.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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