What is the meaning of the Islamic name Umm Kulthum (أُمّ كُلْثُوم)?

The Islamic name Umm Kulthum (أُمّ كُلْثُوم) means "One with rounded, healthy cheeks, Full of grace". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

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Origin: Arabic

أُمّ كُلْثُوم

Umm Kulthum

Transliteration: Umm Kulthūm • Pronounced: (Umm-Kul-thoom)

Name Meaning

"One with rounded, healthy cheeks, Full of grace"

Themes:beauty

Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Islamic Significance & History

The noble name of Sayyidatina Umm Kulthum (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Seerah

Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Umm Kulthum (أُمّ كُلْثُوم)

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