Siliman
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Siliman
Siliman means "man of peace" or "peaceful man," derived from the Arabic root "silm" (peace) combined with the suffix "-man" (man/person), though it may also relate to Solomon through Semitic linguistic pathways.
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Etymology
Siliman means "man of peace" or "peaceful man," derived from the Arabic root "silm" (peace) combined with the suffix "-man" (man/person), though it may also relate to Solomon through Semitic linguistic pathways. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities, particularly among Filipinos and other Southeast Asian populations, with historical prominence including the Mindanao Islamic leader Sultan Kudarat's family connections and American chemist Benjamin Silliman (alternate spelling) in the 19th century.
Siliman currently ranks #6,012 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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