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The baby name Bilqees is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced bil-KEES (IPA: /bɪlˈkiːs/).

Bilqees is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: bil-KEES (IPA: /bɪlˈkiːs/)

What is the meaning of the name Bilqees ?

The baby name Bilqees is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced bil-KEES (IPA: /bɪlˈkiːs/).

Bilqees is Arabic in Origin.

Bilqees is the Arabic form (بلقيس) linked to the Queen of Sheba from the Qur’an; in classical Islamic lore she is named Bilqis. The name’s precise etymology is obscure - likely South Arabian/Sabaean rather than native Arabic - so no single meaning is secure. Contemporary sources often associate it with the queen’s famed qualities: wisdom, splendor, and regal grace.

Usage is strongest in Muslim communities across the Middle East, Yemen in particular, in North and East Africa, and in South Asia via Urdu, where the spelling Bilqees is common. Other transliterations include Bilqis, Balqis/Balqees, Belkis, Balkis, and Turkish Belkıs. The pronunciation is typically bil-KEES. Literary references from Arabic poetry to modern media keep the name current, and it carries an elegant, queenly aura without being overly common.

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Bilqees – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AF Girls 0 #91 4 2,402
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
YE 0 #372 10 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
NG Girls 0 #652 136 15,093
SA Girls 0 #920 16 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #995 147 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Bilqees is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AF
BD
BH
IN

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People also ask about Bilqees

Bilqees is predominantly a girl's name.
Bilqees is a 2 syllable name, pronounced bil-KEES (IPA: /bɪlˈkiːs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bilqis, Bilquis, Bilkis, Belqis, Balkis and Balqis.
Across languages, Bilqees has these equivalents: Queen of Sheba (title), Bilqis (Arabic: بلقيس), Balkis (Turkish variant), Belkıs/Belkis (other transliterations).
Bilqees is a name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Arabic-speaking countries. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Arabic-speaking countries and its diaspora communities.