Bilikis
Bilikis is a Muslim girl name meaning “Queen of Sheba”.
| Meaning | Queen of Sheba |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Bilqīs |
| Arabic spelling | بلقيس |
| Pronunciation | BEE-lee-kees |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bilikis
Bilikis is the Yoruba form of Bilqīs, the name Muslim tradition gives to the Queen of Sheba. Yoruba breaks up the consonant cluster with an extra vowel, so Bilqīs becomes Bilikis. Her meeting with Prophet Sulaymān and her eventual submission to God are told in Surah al-Naml.
Is Bilikis a Muslim name?
Yes. Bilikis is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba.
Is Bilikis in the Quran?
She is not named in the Quran, but her story is told there: 'I found a woman ruling over them' (Quran 27:23).
Where is the name Bilikis used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Bilikis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilikis mean?
Bilikis means 'Queen of Sheba'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Bilqīs.
Is Bilikis a Muslim name?
Yes. Bilikis is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba.
How do you write Bilikis in Arabic?
Bilikis is written بلقيس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bilikis?
Bilikis is pronounced BEE-lee-kees.
Is Bilikis mentioned in the Quran?
She is not named in the Quran, but her story is told there: 'I found a woman ruling over them' (Quran 27:23).