At a Glance
- Origin
- Arabic (Quranic proper name, variant of Balqis)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- bil-KEES
Bilqees is an Arabic (Quranic proper name, variant of Balqis) girl's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Arabic Baby Girl Names That Are Melodic and Meaningful.
Meaning & Origin of Bilqees
Origin: Arabic (Quranic proper name, variant of Balqis).
A common claim: Sometimes assumed to mean 'queen,' since it's the Queen of Sheba's name. Actually: Bilqees/Balqis is the Queen of Sheba's traditional name, not a word that itself means 'queen' -- its own root meaning is uncertain and debated.
How to Pronounce Bilqees
bil-KEESIPA /bɪlˈkiːs/
Popularity of Bilqees
Bilqees doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Bilqees
Similar Names
Asma · Saarah · Balqis · Rabia · Hawwa · Khawla
