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Kulsum

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Meaning

Full of flesh (healthy)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabiyyah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ูƒู„ุซูˆู…
Urdu ฺฉู„ุซูˆู…
Persian ฺฉู„ุณูˆู…
Bengali เฆ•เงเฆฒเฆธเงเฆฎ
Pashto ฺฉู„ุซูˆู…

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Kulsum is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Full of flesh (healthy)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Kulsum is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ูƒ-ู„-ุซ-ู… (k-l-th-m, 'full-faced, chubby-cheeked'). Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad was one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters.

Islamic Significance

A spelling of Kulthum, carried by Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad, a daughter of the Prophet who married the caliph Uthman after her sister Ruqayya died.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.