Balqees
Balqees is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of the Queen of Sheba”.
| Meaning | Name of the Queen of Sheba |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (South Arabian tradition) |
| Arabic spelling | بلقيس |
| Pronunciation | bal-QEES |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Balqees
Balqees is a common spelling of Balqīs, the name given in Islamic tradition to the Queen of Sheba (Saba') in Yemen. The Quran tells how she visited the Prophet Sulayman and ended by submitting to God with him. Her intelligence and careful consultation with her advisers are often highlighted. The Iraqi poet Nizar Qabbani's elegy for his wife Balqis made the name famous in modern Arabic literature.
Is Balqees a Muslim name?
Yes. Balqees is a Muslim name taken from the Queen of Sheba, whose story appears in the Quran, though the Quran itself does not mention her by name.
Is Balqees in the Quran?
Her story is told in Surat al-Naml: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
Where is the name Balqees used?
Used across the Arab world and South Asia, and especially associated with Yemen.
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Spellings and variants of Balqees
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balqees mean?
Balqees means 'Name of the Queen of Sheba'. It comes from Arabic (South Arabian tradition).
Is Balqees a Muslim name?
Yes. Balqees is a Muslim name taken from the Queen of Sheba, whose story appears in the Quran, though the Quran itself does not mention her by name.
How do you write Balqees in Arabic?
Balqees is written بلقيس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Balqees?
Balqees is pronounced bal-QEES.
Is Balqees mentioned in the Quran?
Her story is told in Surat al-Naml: 'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).