Sulemana
سُلَيْمَان
/ soo-leh-MAH-nah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
peaceful
peaceful
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Suleiman, which means ‘man of peace’ and is associated with the prophet Solomon in Islamic tradition.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Western Oti-Volta > Dagbani
Cultural context
In Dagomba culture, Sulemana is a name that reflects the Islamic influence in the region and is often given to boys as a sign of peace and wisdom.
Symbolism
The name Sulemana symbolises peace, wisdom, and the influence of Islamic tradition in Ghanaian society.
Religious reference
Sulemana is a variant of Suleiman, which is the Arabic form of Solomon, a prophet in Islam
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