Meaning and Origin of: Suleiman

Boy name origins & meanings

  • African American : Peaceful

Boy name variations

Sulaiman
Suleyuman

Family name origins & meanings

  • Muslim : from the Arabic personal name Suleiman (see Solomon). Suleiman (Solomon) is regarded in Islam as a prophet (Qur’an 27:17). Suleiman the Magnificent (1498–1566) was a renowned khalif of the Ottoman Empire. This name is widespread throughout the Muslim world.