Suleyman Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsoo-LAY-mahn / /suːˈleɪ.mən/Arabic; Turkish
Meaning
man of peace (Arabic); a variant of Solomon (Turkish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Suleyman is associated with the biblical King Solomon, known for his wisdom and peace. In Turkish history, Suleyman the Magnificent was a notable sultan who expanded the Ottoman Empire and is remembered for his legal reforms and cultural achievements.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Suleiman
- Solomon
International Variants
- Suleiman (Arabic)
- Solomon (English)
- Suley (Turkish)
Famous people named Suleyman
Suleyman Ali — notable contemporary figure.
Fictional characters named Suleyman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Suleyman was first seen in the United States in 2000. Suleyman has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Kentucky, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Suleyman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Suleyman (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 29 |