Balqees
Balqees is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (South Arabian tradition) origin, meaning “The Queen of Sheba's name”.
| Meaning | The Queen of Sheba's name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (South Arabian tradition) |
| Written as | بلقيس |
| Pronunciation | bal-QEES |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Yemen, Gulf States, Pakistan, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Balqees
Balqees is a widely used spelling of Balqīs, the name Islamic tradition gives to the Queen of Sheba in Yemen. The Quran relates how she came to the Prophet Sulayman and finally submitted to God alongside him. Writers often praise her intelligence and the care with which she consulted her advisers. In modern Arabic literature, Nizar Qabbani's elegy for his wife Balqis made the name famous.
Is Balqees a Muslim name?
Balqees comes from the Queen of Sheba, whose story is in the Quran even though she is not named there: '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 Balqees?
It is used across the Arab world and South Asia and is closely associated with Yemen.
Gifts with the name Balqees
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balqees mean?
Balqees means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic (South Arabian tradition) origin.
Is Balqees a Muslim name?
Balqees comes from the Queen of Sheba, whose story is in the Quran even though she is not named there: '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 Balqees?
Balqees is pronounced bal-QEES.
Is Balqees a boy or girl name?
Balqees is usually a girl name.