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Kaltoume

Quick answerKaltoume is an Arabic name meaning "speaker" or "one who speaks," derived from the root word related to speech and communication.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,169
TrendVintage
Peak year1973
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureWest African Islamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,169

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kaltoume

Kaltoume is an Arabic name meaning "speaker" or "one who speaks," derived from the root word related to speech and communication.

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Etymology

Kaltoume is an Arabic name meaning "speaker" or "one who speaks," derived from the root word related to speech and communication. The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Wolof, and other Sahel populations, with historical significance in Islamic cultures across Mali, Senegal, and neighboring regions.

Kaltoume currently ranks #3,169 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.

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