Bilqis
Bilqis 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-QEES |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Yemen, Nigeria, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Bilqis
Bilqis, written Bilqīs, is the name Islamic tradition assigns to the Queen of Sheba, ruler of Saba, who came to Prophet Sulaymān. The Quran commends her good sense in seeking the counsel of her advisers, and records how she finally submitted to God. Scholars differ over the original meaning, which may go back to pre-Islamic South Arabia. In Arab countries it is normally pronounced Balqīs.
Is Bilqis a Muslim name?
Bilqis is the traditional name of the queen in the Quranic story of Sulayman: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of everything, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
How popular is Bilqis?
Known all over the Muslim world, as Balqis in the Gulf and Yemen and as Bilkisu in northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilqis mean?
Bilqis means 'The Queen of Sheba's name'. It is of Arabic (South Arabian tradition) origin.
Is Bilqis a Muslim name?
Bilqis is the traditional name of the queen in the Quranic story of Sulayman: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of everything, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
How do you pronounce Bilqis?
Bilqis is pronounced bil-QEES.
Is Bilqis a boy or girl name?
Bilqis is usually a girl name.