Sulayman

In Arabic: سلمان

A well-known prophetic name: Prophet Sulayman عليه السلام, famed for wisdom and good judgment.

اسمٌ نبويّ معروف، وهو النبي سُلَيْمَان عليه السلام، اشتهر بالحكمة وحُسن التدبير.

  • Boy name
  • Prophetic
  • Faith
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Gulf

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    سلمان, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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What does the name Sulayman mean?
A well-known prophetic name: Prophet Sulayman عليه السلام, famed for wisdom and good judgment.
Is Sulayman a boy or a girl name?
Sulayman is a boy name.
How is Sulayman written in English?
Sulayman in Arabic: سلمان.
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