What is the origin of the name Suleyma?

Suleyma is a name of Spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Suleyma?

Suleyma is pronounced soo-LAY-mah.

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GirlSpanish

Suleyma

soo-LAY-mah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

369

Peak Year

#26 in 1990

First Recorded

1989

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a Spanish variant of Sulaiman, which is the Arabic form of Solomon, meaning 'peace'.

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Sule Leyma

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The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Sule Leyma

Spelling Variations

Suleima Sulema

Similar Names

Salma Aaliyah Samira Naima

Personality Traits

peacefulwiseintelligentcalm

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