The nameSlimane
Slimane is the North African form of Suleiman, the equivalent of Solomon. It has been given in France since the 1930s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Slimane comes from the Arabic Sulayman, from the Hebrew Shelomo, linked to shalom, "peace".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic. King Solomon is a prophet in the Quran.
History
Slimane has been given steadily in France since the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Slimane
Slimane in France
Slimane was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 560 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Slimane. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Slimane in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Slimane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Slimane mean?
Slimane comes from the Arabic Sulayman, from the Hebrew Shelomo, linked to shalom, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Slimane?
Hebrew, through Arabic. King Solomon is a prophet in the Quran.
Is Slimane a girl's or a boy's name?
Slimane is a boy's name.