كلثوم

Gülsüm

girlTurkish form of Arabic Kulthūm

Gülsüm is a Muslim girl name meaning “Plump-cheeked, round-faced”.

MeaningPlump-cheeked, round-faced
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Kulthūm
Arabic spellingكلثوم
Pronunciationgewl-SOOM
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Gülsüm

Gülsüm is the Turkish form of Kulthūm, best known from Umm Kulthūm, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The Arabic word describes a full, rosy face. Turkish reshaped the name to sound like gül (rose), which helped make it popular across Anatolia.

Is Gülsüm a Muslim name?

Yes. Gülsüm is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Kulthum, recalling Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Gülsüm used?

Traditional in Turkey; Kulsum and Kulsoom are used in South Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gülsüm mean?

Gülsüm means 'Plump-cheeked, round-faced'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Kulthūm.

Is Gülsüm a Muslim name?

Yes. Gülsüm is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Kulthum, recalling Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Gülsüm in Arabic?

Gülsüm is written كلثوم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Gülsüm?

Gülsüm is pronounced gewl-SOOM.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.