Bilqis
Bilqis 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 | bil-QEES |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Bilqis
Bilqis (Bilqīs) is the name given in Islamic tradition to the Queen of Sheba, the ruler of Saba who visited Prophet Sulaymān. The Quran praises her wisdom in consulting her advisers and her eventual submission to God. Scholars do not agree on the original meaning of the name, which may be pre-Islamic South Arabian. Balqīs is the usual pronunciation in Arabic countries.
Is Bilqis a Muslim name?
Yes. Bilqis is a Muslim name, the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba in the Quranic story of Prophet Sulayman.
Is Bilqis in the Quran?
'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of everything, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).
Where is the name Bilqis used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Balqis in the Gulf and Yemen, Bilkisu in northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bilqis mean?
Bilqis means 'Name of the Queen of Sheba'. It comes from Arabic (South Arabian tradition).
Is Bilqis a Muslim name?
Yes. Bilqis is a Muslim name, the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba in the Quranic story of Prophet Sulayman.
How do you write Bilqis in Arabic?
Bilqis is written بلقيس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bilqis?
Bilqis is pronounced bil-QEES.
Is Bilqis mentioned in the Quran?
'I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given of everything, and she has a great throne' (Quran 27:23).