Müslüm

The first name Müslüm is the Azerbaijani and Turkish variant of the Arabic name Muslim (مُسْلِم). Translated, the name literally means 'the Muslim'.

What does the name Müslüm mean?

Müslüm is the Azerbaijani and Turkish form of the Arabic name Muslim (مُسْلِم). The meaning of the name is also 'the Muslim' in the literal sense. Its origin can be traced back to the Arabic word ʾaslama (أسْلم), which means 'to submit', 'to surrender', or 'to give up'. The name Müslüm is particularly common in Turkey and Azerbaijan, where it also appears in the spelling Muslum. A significant bearer of this name was the Turkish singer and actor Müslüm Gürses (1953–2013).

Where does the name Müslüm come from?

Müslüm is a masculine first name with Azerbaijani roots, meaning 'the Muslim'. The Arabic term ʾaslama (أسْلم) means 'to submit', 'to surrender', 'to give up'. The name can be found in Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Muslim languages.

How do you pronounce Müslüm?

The name Müslüm consists of two syllables and has a distinctive sound. It is pronounced as 'Müs-lüm' [mysˈlym], with the rounded vowels creating a deep, soft tone. The consonant cluster in the middle gives the name structure, while the final 'm' provides a closed, calm ending. Müslüm radiates dignity and character strength – deep, present, and tradition-conscious.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Müslüm enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,751 on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at position 914. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 180 times as a first name, placing it at 1,708 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,574.

Nicknames & pet names

Müsi / Müslim

Famous people

• Müslüm Atav (Austrian football player)
• Müslüm Can (Turkish football player)
• Müslüm Gürses (Turkish singer & actor)
• Müslüm Karabulut (Turkish football player)
• Müslüm Maqomayev (Soviet orchestra conductor)
• Müslüm Yelken (German football player)