Sulaiman

In Arabic: سُلَيْمَان

The name of the Prophet Sulaiman عليه السلام, known for wisdom and sound judgment

اسم نبيّ الله سليمان عليه السلام، اشتهر بالحكمة وفهم دقائق الكلام والحُكم

  • Boy name
  • Prophetic
  • Faith
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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What does the name Sulaiman mean?
The name of the Prophet Sulaiman عليه السلام, known for wisdom and sound judgment
Is Sulaiman a boy or a girl name?
Sulaiman is a boy name.
How is Sulaiman written in English?
Sulaiman in Arabic: سُلَيْمَان.
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