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Name Origin

Suleyman is a Turkish masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means 'peace man' or 'man of peace', deriving from the Arabic words 'salam' (peace) and 'ayn' (person/man). The name is strongly associated with the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, one of history's most renowned rulers.

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Famous People

Suleyman Demirel (1924-2015)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Turkey nine times
  • Became the ninth President of Turkey in 1993
  • Known for his pragmatism and political longevity