Kaltun
Kaltun is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Kulthum origin, meaning “Plump-cheeked, round-faced”.
| Meaning | Plump-cheeked, round-faced |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Kulthum |
| Written as | كلثوم |
| Pronunciation | kal-TOON |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Kaltun
Somalis say Kaltun, or write Kaltuun and Kaltumo, for the Arabic name Kulthūm. It is usually explained as describing someone with full, rounded cheeks. Its most honoured bearer is Umm Kulthūm, one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughters, who became the wife of ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. In the Somali form the Arabic th sound disappears and the final vowel becomes longer, giving the name its distinctive local ring.
Is Kaltun a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims use it as their own form of Kulthum. It points back to Umm Kulthum, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Kaltun?
Somali families in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and across the diaspora use it widely.
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Spellings and variants of Kaltun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaltun mean?
Kaltun means 'Plump-cheeked, round-faced'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Kulthum origin.
Is Kaltun a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims use it as their own form of Kulthum. It points back to Umm Kulthum, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Kaltun?
Kaltun is pronounced kal-TOON.
Is Kaltun a boy or girl name?
Kaltun is usually a girl name.