Belkis
Belkis is a Muslim girl name meaning “Queen of Sheba”.
| Meaning | Queen of Sheba |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Bilqis |
| Arabic spelling | بلقيس |
| Pronunciation | bel-KEES |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Belkis
Belkis is the Turkish form of Bilqīs, the name Islamic tradition gives to the Queen of Sheba, who visited Prophet Solomon and submitted with him to God. The Quran tells her story without naming her. In Turkish it is written Belkıs, and the name is also used in Azerbaijan and among Kurds.
Is Belkis a Muslim name?
Yes. Belkis is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.
Is Belkis in the Quran?
She is the queen described in 'I found a woman ruling them' (Quran 27:23), though she is not named there.
Where is the name Belkis used?
Used in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Kurdish regions.
Gifts with the name Belkis
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Spellings and variants of Belkis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Belkis mean?
Belkis means 'Queen of Sheba'. It comes from Turkish form of Bilqis.
Is Belkis a Muslim name?
Yes. Belkis is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.
How do you write Belkis in Arabic?
Belkis is written بلقيس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Belkis?
Belkis is pronounced bel-KEES.
Is Belkis mentioned in the Quran?
She is the queen described in 'I found a woman ruling them' (Quran 27:23), though she is not named there.