Balgees
Balgees is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Gulf / Yemeni pronunciation origin, meaning “The Queen of Sheba's name”.
| Meaning | The Queen of Sheba's name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Gulf / Yemeni pronunciation |
| Written as | بلقيس |
| Pronunciation | bal-GEES |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Yemen, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Balgees
Balgees is one way to write Balqīs, and it follows how Gulf, Yemeni and Bedouin speakers say the letter qāf, as a hard g. Balqīs is the name Muslim tradition gives to the Queen of Sheba. Her meeting with the Prophet Sulayman is told in Surat al-Naml. The Quran itself leaves her unnamed, but Islamic literature firmly links her with Balqīs.
Is Balgees a Muslim name?
Balgees is a regional spelling of Balqīs, popular with Muslim families in Yemen and the Gulf. Her story appears in Surat al-Naml: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
How popular is Balgees?
It is mostly found in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, where it matches the local pronunciation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balgees mean?
Balgees means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic, Gulf / Yemeni pronunciation origin.
Is Balgees a Muslim name?
Balgees is a regional spelling of Balqīs, popular with Muslim families in Yemen and the Gulf. Her story appears in Surat al-Naml: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
How do you pronounce Balgees?
Balgees is pronounced bal-GEES.
Is Balgees a boy or girl name?
Balgees is usually a girl name.