كلثوم

Kulsoom

girlArabic, Urdu form

Kulsoom is a Muslim girl name meaning “Full-cheeked, round-faced”.

MeaningFull-cheeked, round-faced
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Urdu form
Arabic spellingكلثوم
Pronunciationkul-SOOM
Arabic rootك ل ث م (k-l-th-m) — to be full-cheeked
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kulsoom

Kulsoom is the Urdu form of Kulthūm, with th pronounced 's' and oo for the long vowel. It honours Umm Kulthūm, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ. Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is a well-known bearer.

Is Kulsoom a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulsoom is a Muslim name, the Urdu form of Kulthum.

Where is the name Kulsoom used?

Very common in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Kulsoom

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kulsoom mean?

Kulsoom means 'Full-cheeked, round-faced'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu form.

Is Kulsoom a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulsoom is a Muslim name, the Urdu form of Kulthum.

How do you write Kulsoom in Arabic?

Kulsoom is written كلثوم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kulsoom?

Kulsoom is pronounced kul-SOOM.

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