Kulsum means “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Kulsum is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kulsum mean?
ھاپقوۋۇز، يۈزى گۆشلۈكLiteral meaning
Kulsum (كۇلسۇم) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Kulsum in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Kulsum mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كۇلسۇم, Kulsum (ULY transliteration), گۇلسۇم, Gülsun, گۈلسۇن, Gusunqiz, گۇسۇنقىز, Gusunxan, گۇسۇنخان, Gusun, گۇسۇن, Gülsümxan, گۈلسۈمخان, Gülsüm, گۈلسۈم and Gulsum. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Kulsum mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Kulsum and Кулсум (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kulsum come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Kulsum?
Kulsum is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Kulsum across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كۇلسۇمArabic script گۇلسۇمArabic script, variant GülsunLatin, variant گۈلسۇنArabic script, variant GusunqizLatin, variant گۇسۇنقىزArabic script, variant GusunxanLatin, variant گۇسۇنخانArabic script, variant GusunLatin, variant گۇسۇنArabic script, variant GülsümxanLatin, variant گۈلسۈمخانArabic script, variant GülsümLatin, variant گۈلسۈمArabic script, variant GulsumLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | KulsumLatin | Girl | same as above: “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Kulsum
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| كۇلسۇم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Kulsum[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| گۇلسۇم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülsun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلسۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gusunqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۇسۇنقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gusunxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۇسۇنخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gusun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۇسۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülsümxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلسۈمخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gülsüm[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گۈلسۈم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gulsum[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Kulsum | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Кулсум | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Kulsum
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Kulsum
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kulsum rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyjahanGirl“beauty of the world”same language (uyghur)
- ToyboldiBoy“God gave us a son; a feast at home”same language (uyghur)
- EwuzjanBoy“I seek refuge, I implore”same language (uyghur)
- XelileGirl“friend, companion; female friend”same language (uyghur)
- MarjanbibiGirl“the name Marjan with the epithet Bibi”same language (uyghur)
- ÜmidyarBoy“hopeful”same language (uyghur)
- HalimeGirl“the mild, gentle, patient”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynawulBoy“adornment of the worshippers”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Kulsum
What does the name Kulsum mean?
Kulsum means “chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Kulsum a girl's or a boy's name?
Kulsum is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: girls.
Where does Kulsum come from?
Kulsum is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kulsum?
Kulsum is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Kulsum spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: كۇلسۇم (Arabic script), گۇلسۇم (Arabic script), Gülsun (Latin), گۈلسۇن (Arabic script), Gusunqiz (Latin), گۇسۇنقىز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kulsum have?
Kulsum has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ھاپقوۋۇز، يۈزى گۆشلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+16 more)
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