Given nameMasculine

Souleymane

/soo-leh-MAH-neh/

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Meaning

peaceful

Souleymane is a Fulani name, originating from the Arabic 'suliman', representing peace and prosperity. It is commonly bestowed upon boys to invoke divine peace and protection.

Who carries it

Fulani (Fulɓe)

Provenance

generated: 2026-07-04
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