Kulthoom
Kulthoom is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Full-cheeked, round-faced”.
| Meaning | Full-cheeked, round-faced |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كلثوم |
| Pronunciation | kool-THOOM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria |
Meaning and origin of Kulthoom
Kulthoom is Kulthūm spelled with two o's for its long vowel, and it literally describes a full, round face. Umm Kulthūm, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ third daughter, is its most important bearer. The name also belonged to Umm Kulthūm bint ʿAli, his granddaughter. In modern times many people connect it with the great Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. Tunisians and Algerians often use the form Kalthoum.
Is Kulthoom a Muslim name?
It honours a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and a member of his household.
How popular is Kulthoom?
In the Arab world it is usually heard as Umm Kulthum, or as Kalthoum in Tunisia and Algeria.
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Spellings and variants of Kulthoom
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kulthoom mean?
Kulthoom means 'Full-cheeked, round-faced'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Kulthoom a Muslim name?
It honours a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and a member of his household.
How do you pronounce Kulthoom?
Kulthoom is pronounced kool-THOOM.
Is Kulthoom a boy or girl name?
Kulthoom is usually a girl name.