Balqis
Balqis 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 | Gulf States, Turkey, Malaysia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Balqis
Balqis, or Balqīs, is what Muslim commentators call the Queen of Sheba, who ruled Saba' in ancient Yemen. In Surat al-Naml, the hoopoe flies to Sulayman with news of her kingdom, and the story ends with her accepting faith in God. No one is sure where the name itself comes from. Turkish speakers write it Belkıs, and in Malaysia it appears as Balkis, while Bilqis is common in South Asia.
Is Balqis a Muslim name?
Balqis is a long-established Muslim name honouring the Queen of Sheba, who at the close of her story says, 'I submit, with Sulayman, to Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How popular is Balqis?
It is found across the Muslim world, from Yemen and Iraq to Turkey, Pakistan and Malaysia.
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Spellings and variants of Balqis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balqis mean?
Balqis means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic (South Arabian tradition) origin.
Is Balqis a Muslim name?
Balqis is a long-established Muslim name honouring the Queen of Sheba, who at the close of her story says, 'I submit, with Sulayman, to Allah, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How do you pronounce Balqis?
Balqis is pronounced bal-QEES.
Is Balqis a boy or girl name?
Balqis is usually a girl name.