Bilqis
بلقيس
/ bil-KEES /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
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Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Bilqīs (بِلْقِيْس), referring to the Queen of Sheba mentioned in Islamic tradition.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > A > A.1
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, the name Bilqis is associated with wisdom and leadership, drawing from the story of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.
Symbolism
The name symbolises regal authority, wisdom, and the connection to Islamic heritage through the story of the Queen of Sheba.
Religious reference
Quran 27:23-44 (Queen of Sheba)