The nameSouleyman
Souleyman is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, the Arabic form of Solomon. It evokes peace.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Souleyman comes from Sulayman, the Arabic form of Solomon, from the Hebrew Shlomo, linked to shalom, "peace".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic. Sulayman is a king and prophet in the Quran.
History
The name is given steadily in France, with many spellings such as Souleymane or Soulaymane.
Popularity of the name Souleyman
Souleyman in France
Souleyman was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,935 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Souleyman. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Souleyman in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 331 births a year on average, against 263 in the five years before.
Souleyman in Belgium
Souleyman was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 253 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Souleyman. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Souleyman in Belgium were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Souleyman mean?
Souleyman comes from Sulayman, the Arabic form of Solomon, from the Hebrew Shlomo, linked to shalom, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Souleyman?
Hebrew, through Arabic. Sulayman is a king and prophet in the Quran.
Is Souleyman a girl's or a boy's name?
Souleyman is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Souleyman?
Variants and related names of Souleyman include Salomon and Sulayman.