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Name Origin

Souleymane is a primarily West African masculine given name. It is derived from the Arabic name Sulaiman (سليمان), meaning 'man of peace' or 'peaceful'. In Islamic tradition, Sulaiman refers to King Solomon, known for his wisdom and peaceful reign.

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Famous People

Souleymane Cissokho (1991-)

Professional boxer

  • Won the European Union welterweight title in 2018
  • Represented France at the 2016 Olympics

Souleymane Diallo (1985-)

Footballer (defender)

  • Played professionally in France and England
  • Represented Guinea internationally

Souleymane Bamba (1985-)

Footballer (defender)

  • Played professionally in France and England
  • Represented Ivory Coast internationally