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Sulayman

Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sulayman: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Sulayman is the Arabic form of Solomon, deriving from the Semitic root *s-l-m*, meaning “peace,” and carries the sense of “man of peace.” In Islamic tradition, Prophet Sulayman is revered for his wisdom and ability to speak with animals, while historically, Sulayman the Magnificent expanded the Ottoman Empire to its zenith. The name also echoes in place names such as Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan, named after a 18th-century prince. As a variant of Suleiman, Sulayman has become increasingly familiar in Scotland through diverse communities, offering a melodic, cross-cultural choice that connects a baby to a rich heritage of leadership and spiritual depth.