Sulejman

Sulejman is a male first name that represents the Bosnian-South Slavic form of Sulaiman, a derivation of the name Salomo. The meaning of the name is "the peacemaker" or "the friendly one."

What does the name Sulejman mean?

The name Sulejman, which is derived from the Bosnian-South Slavic variant of Sulaiman, has its origin in the name Salomo. It is translated as "the peacemaker" or "the friendly one." The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew word shâlôm (שָׁלוֹם), which means "peace," "wholeness," "friendship," "well-being," "happiness," or "complete." The name became famous through Salomo, the King of Israel and Judah, who lived in the 9th century BC and was known for his justice, wisdom, and intelligence. In the Old Testament, he is the son of David and Bathsheba. The term "Solomonic judgment" is still used today to describe a fair and wise decision. Other variants of the name include Schelomoh, Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomo, Salomone (Italian), Sliman, Süleyman (Turkish), Solomon, Souleymane (Arabic), Solaiman, Suleimanus, and Sulayman.

Where does the name Sulejman come from?

The name Sulejman has ancient Hebrew roots and means "the peacemaker." The

How do you pronounce Sulejman?

The pronunciation of the name Sulejman is three syllables and features a rich sound. It is usually pronounced as "Su-lej-man" [suˈleɪman], with the name starting gently with a rounded "Su." The diphthong in the middle syllable creates a gliding sound movement, and the final "-man" provides a stable, nasal closure. Overall, Sulejman sounds warm, powerful, and melodic, which makes it seem connected to tradition.

Popularity

In Germany, Sulejman is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2014, reaching 2,076th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,458th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,441st.

Nicknames & pet names

Sule / Suli / Sulje / Suljo / Sulo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sulejman Demollari (footballer from Albania)
• Sulejman Halilovic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Sulejman Hoxha (Albanian football player)
• Sulejman II the Magnificent (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
• Sulejman Krpic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Sulejman Kupusovic (Yugoslav film director)
• Sulejman Maliqati (Albanian footballer)
• Sulejman Mema (Albanian football player)
• Sulejman Pitarka (Yugoslav actor)
• Sulejman Rebac (Yugoslav footballer)
• Sulejman Smajic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Sulejman Starova (Albanian football player)