كلثوم

Kulthoom

girlArabic

Kulthoom is a Muslim girl name meaning “Full-cheeked, with round cheeks”.

MeaningFull-cheeked, with round cheeks
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingكلثوم
Pronunciationkool-THOOM
Arabic rootك ل ث م (k-l-th-m) — full-cheeked
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kulthoom

Kulthoom writes Kulthūm with a double o for the long ū. It is known above all through Umm Kulthūm, the third daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and through Umm Kulthūm bint ʿAli, granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ. In modern times the name is linked with the great Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. The literal meaning refers to a full, round face.

Is Kulthoom a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulthoom is an Arabic Muslim name associated with Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Kulthoom used?

Used in the Arab world, usually as Umm Kulthum or Kalthoum (in Tunisia and Algeria).

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Spellings and variants of Kulthoom

KulthumKulsumKalthoumGülsüm

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kulthoom mean?

Kulthoom means 'Full-cheeked, with round cheeks'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Kulthoom a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulthoom is an Arabic Muslim name associated with Umm Kulthum, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Kulthoom in Arabic?

Kulthoom is written كلثوم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kulthoom?

Kulthoom is pronounced kool-THOOM.

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