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Keltoum

Quick answerKeltoum is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning "to speak" or "to talk," with variations suggesting eloquence or the quality of being talkative.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,149
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1975
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureMaghrebi/North African
ReligionIslam
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#6,149

Popularity over time

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

About the name Keltoum

Keltoum is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning "to speak" or "to talk," with variations suggesting eloquence or the quality of being talkative.

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Etymology

Keltoum is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning "to speak" or "to talk," with variations suggesting eloquence or the quality of being talkative. The name is primarily used in North African Muslim communities, particularly among Berber and Arab populations in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, with historical prominence in Maghrebi culture.

Keltoum currently ranks #6,149 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.

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