Suleiman

Suleiman is a male given name widely used in Turkish-speaking and Arab-speaking regions. It is the Turkish form of Solomon, the biblical king known for wisdom, with the name ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Shlomo.

In Islam, Sulayman (Solomon) is a prophet and king of Israel, renowned for wisdom and miracles. The Qur'an recounts his just rule and his ability to communicate with various creatures, including winds and animals, emphasizing his balanced leadership.

The best-known bearer in world history is Suleiman I, commonly called Suleiman the Magnificent, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. Under his reign the empire reached its greatest territorial extent in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. He pursued substantial legal reforms, patronage of the arts, and major architectural projects that left a lasting cultural imprint.

The name continues as a common given name in Turkey, the Levant, the Arab world, and South Asia, with spellings including Suleiman, Suleyman, Süleyman, Soliman, and Sulayman. It may also appear as a surname. In English-language references, variants such as Solomon or Soliman are sometimes used for historical or biblical figures.