Bilqis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bilqis

What is the meaning of the name Bilqis ?

The baby name Bilqis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /bilˈqiːs/ (Arabic); common English: /bɪlˈkiːs/ — 'bil-KEES'.

Bilqis is Arabic in Origin.

Bilqis (Arabic بلقيس; also Balqis, Balqees, Bilquis, Belkıs) is the Arabic name traditionally given to the Queen of Sheba who appears in the Qur’anic narrative (Surah an-Naml), though the scripture itself does not state her name. The form likely preserves a South Arabian (Sabaean) or Ethiopic/Ge‘ez origin, transmitted through early Arabic storytelling and exegesis. Its exact etymology is uncertain and often listed as “unknown,” but the name is widely associated with majesty, wisdom, and diplomacy through the legend.

Used across the Muslim world, Bilqis entered common usage via medieval chronicles and tafsir, where it also appears as Balkis/Balqis. Regional variants include Bilquis/Bilkis/Bilkees (Urdu and South Asia), Balqees/Balqis (Arabian Peninsula, Levant, North Africa), Belkıs/Belkis (Turkish), and Belqis (Francophone spellings). The name’s storied background and regal overtones make it a distinctive, heritage-rich choice.