كلثوم

Kulthum

girlArabic

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

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

Meaning and origin of Kulthum

Kulthum is the classical spelling of Kulthūm, describing a face with full, rounded cheeks, considered attractive. The Prophet's daughter Umm Kulthūm married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum made the name famous in the twentieth century. Kaltun is the Somali form.

Is Kulthum a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulthum is a Muslim name associated with Umm Kulthum, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Kulthum used?

Used widely, often in the compound Umm Kulthum.

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Spellings and variants of Kulthum

KulsoomKulsumKaltunKalsoomGülsüm

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kulthum mean?

Kulthum means 'Full-cheeked, round-faced'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Kulthum a Muslim name?

Yes. Kulthum is a Muslim name associated with Umm Kulthum, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Kulthum in Arabic?

Kulthum is written كلثوم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kulthum?

Kulthum is pronounced kool-THOOM.

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