Traditional Turkish Names
Gülsüm
GYUL-soom
Pronunciation: GYUL-soom
كلثوم؛ ذات الخدين الممتلئين، وتُعدّ علامةً على الجمال والصحة
Girl
Origin
Turkish (from Arabic Kulthum)
Meaning
Full-cheeked; rosy and plump-cheeked, often used to describe a beautiful, healthy-looking woman
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Gülsüm.
Gülsüm is a Turkish (from Arabic Kulthum) name commonly explained as Full-cheeked; rosy and plump-cheeked, often used to describe a beautiful, healthy-looking woman. It is often grouped with Traditional Turkish Names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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