Bilqees
Bilqees is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (South Arabian tradition), Urdu spelling origin, meaning “The Queen of Sheba's name”.
| Meaning | The Queen of Sheba's name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (South Arabian tradition), Urdu spelling |
| Written as | بلقیس |
| Pronunciation | bil-QEES |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Bilqees
Bilqees is the most common South Asian way of writing Bilqīs. Muslim tradition gives this name to the Queen of Sheba, who governed Saba in Yemen and, after witnessing the signs granted to Prophet Sulaymān, submitted to God. The Quran does not actually state her name, and its origin is uncertain. A well-known modern bearer was the Pakistani philanthropist Bilquis Edhi, famed for her charitable work.
Is Bilqees a Muslim name?
Bilqees is the Urdu spelling of Bilqis, the queen whose story Surat al-Naml tells, ending with her words 'I submit with Sulayman to God, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How popular is Bilqees?
Widely used in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Bilqees
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Bilqees
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilqees mean?
Bilqees means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic (South Arabian tradition), Urdu spelling origin.
Is Bilqees a Muslim name?
Bilqees is the Urdu spelling of Bilqis, the queen whose story Surat al-Naml tells, ending with her words 'I submit with Sulayman to God, Lord of the worlds' (Quran 27:44).
How do you pronounce Bilqees?
Bilqees is pronounced bil-QEES.
Is Bilqees a boy or girl name?
Bilqees is usually a girl name.