Girl name
Kalsum name meaning
“full-cheeked”
Kalsum is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “full-cheeked”. It is an adaptation of Kulthūm, a name referring to full cheeks. The related form is familiar from the name Umm Kulthum, linking Kalsum with that Arabic name and its meaning through adaptation.
What does Kalsum mean?
Full-cheeked
In Indonesian: berpipi penuh
Origin and cultural usage of Kalsum
An adaptation of Arabic Kulthūm, referring to full cheeks. It is familiar from the name Umm Kulthum.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kalsum in Islam and the Quran
Kalsum does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kalsum
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kalsum, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Fida: ransom, sacrifice
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
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Meaning of each word
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Maida: table set for a meal
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Kalsum Aliyatul
Meaning of each word
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Aliyatul: the elevated or exalted
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Meaning of each word
- Dania: near, within reach
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
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Kalsum Rahimah
Meaning of each word
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Rahimah: merciful, compassionate
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Meaning of each word
- Kalsum: full-cheeked
- Nuraidah: light and one who returns
- Azzah: young female gazelle
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How to pronounce Kalsum
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kalsum/ |
| Arabic script | كلثوم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦭ꧀ꦱꦸꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮜ᮪ᮞᮥᮙ᮪ |
Is Kalsum a girl’s name?
Yes, Kalsum is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kalsum ranks #628 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kalsum
Famous people named Kalsum
- Andi Kalsum · b. 1981
- Kalsum Komaryani · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Kalsum
What is the meaning of Kalsum?
Kalsum means full-cheeked. An adaptation of Arabic Kulthūm, referring to full cheeks. It is familiar from the name Umm Kulthum.
Is Kalsum a girl’s name?
Yes, Kalsum is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kalsum?
Kalsum is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kalsum in the Quran?
Kalsum does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Kalsum have?
Kalsum has 2 syllables (Kal-sum) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kalsum?
Kalsum ranks #628 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kalsum?
Some ideas: Kalsum Fida Doa; Kalsum Maida Azzahra; Kalsum Aliyatul.
Famous people named Kalsum?
Notable people named Kalsum include Andi Kalsum, Kalsum Komaryani.
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