Kulsum
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kulsum
Kulsum (also spelled Qulsum) derives from Arabic and means "chubby-cheeked" or "one with full cheeks," rooted in the Arabic word "qalsama" referring to fullness or roundness of the face.
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Etymology
Kulsum (also spelled Qulsum) derives from Arabic and means "chubby-cheeked" or "one with full cheeks," rooted in the Arabic word "qalsama" referring to fullness or roundness of the face. The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures and is notably borne by Umm Kulsum, the revered Egyptian singer and daughter of Prophet Muhammad's companion, making it historically significant in Islamic tradition.
Kulsum currently ranks #11,466 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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