Find out how popular the first name Suleyman has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Suleyman by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Suleyman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 21 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Suleyman.

The history of the first name Suleyman

The name Suleyman has its origins in the Arabic language and is a variant of the name Sulaiman, which is derived from the Semitic root words "s-l-m" meaning "peace" or "wholeness". It is the Arabic form of the name Solomon, which has biblical roots.

The name Suleyman gained widespread recognition and popularity due to its association with the famous Sultan Suleyman I, also known as Suleyman the Magnificent, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. He was a powerful and influential ruler who expanded the empire's territories and presided over a golden age of cultural and architectural achievements.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Suleyman can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as the name of the Prophet Solomon, revered in Islamic tradition for his wisdom, wealth, and ability to communicate with animals and control jinns. The Quran contains various stories and references to Suleyman, highlighting his significance in Islamic scripture.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Suleyman. One of the earliest was Suleyman ibn Abd al-Malik, an Umayyad caliph who ruled from 715 to 717 CE. Another prominent figure was Suleyman I, the tenth Ottoman Sultan, who reigned from 1520 to 1566 and is considered one of the greatest rulers in Ottoman history.

Other notable individuals with the name include Suleyman Pasha, a renowned Ottoman grand vizier and military leader from the 16th century, and Suleyman the Lawgiver, an Anatolian ruler from the 13th century who established the first written legal code in the region.

In addition, Suleyman Hilmi Tunahan, a Turkish revolutionary and military officer who played a significant role in the Young Turk movement in the early 20th century, and Suleyman Demirel, a prominent Turkish politician and the 9th President of Turkey from 1964 to 1993, also bore this name.

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