Süleyman

Süleyman is a masculine given name of Turkish origin, equivalent to Solomon in English. It derives from the Hebrew name Shlomo, associated with the biblical King Solomon and traditionally linked to meanings related to peace or completion. The Turkish form is written with an umlaut as Süleyman; variations include Suleiman, Suleyman, or Süleiman in other languages and transliterations.

In Turkey and Turkish-speaking communities, Süleyman has been widely used since Ottoman times and remains common in modern demographics. The name is also found among Turkish diasporic communities in Europe and the Middle East.

Notable people with the name include Süleyman the Magnificent, the English epithet for the Ottoman sultan Suleiman I, who ruled from 1520 to 1566 and oversaw a high point of territorial expansion and cultural achievement. Other well-known individuals include Süleyman Demirel, who served as the ninth President of Turkey from 1993 to 2000 and had previously held the office of prime minister; and Süleyman Nazif, a prominent late 19th–early 20th century poet and journalist. The name appears across various fields and eras, reflecting its longstanding usage in Turkish culture.

In modern usage, Süleyman remains a frequent given name and often appears in combination forms or as part of longer compound names.