The nameKeltoum
Keltoum is a girl's name of Arabic origin, a North African form of Kulthum.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic Kulthum, often understood as "plump-cheeked".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and by the Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, it was mostly given in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Keltoum
Keltoum in France
5108thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (30 births)
760babies named Keltoum in France since 1900
Keltoum was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 185 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Keltoum. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Keltoum in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keltoum mean?
From the Arabic Kulthum, often understood as "plump-cheeked".
What is the origin of the name Keltoum?
Arabic.
Is Keltoum a girl's or a boy's name?
Keltoum is a girl's name.