Historical
Balkis
Bal-kees
Pronunciation: Bal-kees
بلقيس
Girl
Origin
Arabic/Hebrew
Meaning
Name of the Queen of Sheba
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Balkis.
Balkis is a Arabic/Hebrew name commonly explained as Name of the Queen of Sheba. It is often grouped with Historical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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