Indian name meaning
Kulsum
♀ GirlKul·sum · 2 syllables
Full-faced; healthy and rosy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Kulsoom
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Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
The letters of Kulsum add up to 24, which reduces to 6.
About the name Kulsum
Kulsum is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Full-faced; healthy and rosy.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Kulsum has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.” It is also spelled Kulsoom.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kulsum mean?
Kulsum means “Full-faced; healthy and rosy.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Kulsum a boy or a girl name?
Kulsum is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kulsum?
Kulsum is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Kulsum?
In the Chaldean system, Kulsum has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
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