Bilkis
Bilkis 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 | bil-KEES |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Bilkis
Bilkis is a widespread spelling of Bilqīs, the name by which Muslim tradition knows the Queen of Sheba. Surat al-Naml recounts her encounter with Prophet Sulaymān. The Quran itself describes her but never names her; Bilqīs comes from later Arabic writings, and what it first meant is unclear. This spelling is especially common in Bangladesh and Nigeria, while Turkish has the form Belkıs.
Is Bilkis a Muslim name?
Bilkis is the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba, whose story the Quran tells without naming her: 'I found a woman ruling over them' (Quran 27:23), until she declares 'I submit with Sulayman to God, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How popular is Bilkis?
Found in Bangladesh, Nigeria and Pakistan, and in Turkey as Belkıs.
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Spellings and variants of Bilkis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilkis mean?
Bilkis means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic (South Arabian tradition) origin.
Is Bilkis a Muslim name?
Bilkis is the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba, whose story the Quran tells without naming her: 'I found a woman ruling over them' (Quran 27:23), until she declares 'I submit with Sulayman to God, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How do you pronounce Bilkis?
Bilkis is pronounced bil-KEES.
Is Bilkis a boy or girl name?
Bilkis is usually a girl name.