Arabic

Balqis

Pronounced bal-KEESShare

Meaning: Meaning uncertain; associated with the Queen of Sheba

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Balqis is a form of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba’s name in Islamic tradition. The Quran tells her story without naming her, and the name’s literal origin remains uncertain.

Spellings & variants

  • Bilqis

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Balqis comes from Arabic.

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