Bilqis
بلقيس
/ bil-kees /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Royal
Meaning & Etymology
Queen
Queen
Etymology
From the Arabic word bilqis (queen).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, Bilqis is a name that signifies leadership and royalty.
Symbolism
Represents power, authority, and the wisdom of leadership.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony involves reciting prayers and offering the baby dates.
Religious reference
Queen of Sheba