Indian name meaning
Sulaiman
♂ BoySu·lai·man · 3 syllables
The Prophet Solomon; a man of peace
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Suleman, Sulaimaan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| S | u | l | a | i | m | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Sulaiman carries the name number 6.
About the name Sulaiman
Sulaiman is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The Prophet Solomon; a man of peace.”
Spoken aloud it is Su·lai·man — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Suleman or Sulaimaan — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Sulaiman is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sulaiman mean?
Sulaiman means “The Prophet Solomon; a man of peace.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Sulaiman a boy or a girl name?
Sulaiman is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Sulaiman?
Sulaiman has 3 syllables and is said as Su·lai·man.
What are the other spellings of Sulaiman?
Sulaiman is also commonly spelled Suleman or Sulaimaan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sulaiman?
In the Chaldean system, Sulaiman has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Sulaiman a common name in India?
Sulaiman appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Sulaiman?
For a sister to Sulaiman, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Hafsa all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sulaiman?
Naman, Iman, Suman or Aman share Sulaiman's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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