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Sulaiman
सुलैमान
said su-lai-maan
also written: Solomon,Sulayman
Meaning
The prophet-king Solomon, gifted command over winds, jinn, and the speech of animals.
Literally: (Hebrew origin) man of peace
Usage & notes
Solomon's mastery over creatures and the ant's address to him recur as images of power tempered by humility.
Related words
ARABIC
Dawood
The prophet-king David, given the Psalms (Zaboor) and a melodious voice.
ARABIC
Jinn
A class of beings created from smokeless fire, possessing free will, mentioned in the Quran.
ARABIC
Hudhud
The hoopoe, the guide-bird that in Sufi lore leads the birds toward the Simurgh and carried Solomon's messages.