Sulaiman
Meaning of Sulaiman
The name Sulaiman, pronounced as soo-LAHY-mahn (/suːˈlaɪ.mɑn/), is of Arabic origin and is commonly associated with wisdom and leadership. It is the Arabic form of Solomon, a name that holds significant historical and religious importance, particularly in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions. Solomon was a biblical king renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. In recent years, Sulaiman has seen moderate popularity in the United States, with occurrences gradually increasing over decades. The name conveys a sense of tradition and cultural heritage while also offering a unique yet familiar choice for modern parents.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as soo-LAHY-mahn (/suːˈlaɪ.mɑn/)
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Notable People Named Sulaiman
| Mirza Sulaiman Shikoh was a Mughal prince and the eldest son of Crown prince Dara Shikoh, who was executed in May 1662 at Gwalior Fort on the orders of his paternal uncle, Emperor Aurangzeb. |
| Sulaiman of Selangor - Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Raja Musa, also known as Raja Sulaiman, was the fifth Sultan of Selangor from 1898 to 1938. |
| Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib - Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Taib is a former Deputy Minister of Tourism of Malaysia and the son of the current Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Abdul Taib Mahmud. |
| Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah of Johor - Paduka Sri Sultan Sulaiman Badr ul-‘Alam Shah Khalifat ul-Muminim ibni Almarhum Sultan ‘Abdu’l Jalil Ri’ayat Shah was the 14th Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Johor and Pahang from 1722 to 1760. |
| Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi - Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi is a prominent Saudi Arabian billionaire and corporate figure, with an estimated wealth of $7.7 billion as of 2011, ranking him as the 120th richest person in the world according to Forbes. |
| Sulaiman Saibot is a Malaysian field hockey player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. |
