Girl name
Belkıs name meaning
“the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba”
Belkıs is the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba. It is the Turkish form of Bilqīs from Arabic naming tradition and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Narratives about Solomon and the Queen of Sheba provide its concrete literary association and explain its established meaning.
What does Belkıs mean?
The traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
In Turkish: Sebe melikesinin geleneksel adı
Belkıs is known through the story of the Queen of Sheba and Solomon. The Quran recounts the queen's story without naming her Bilqīs. Turkish and Islamic literature connect the name with Sheba and queenship, but these associations do not establish a literal etymological meaning.
Origin of the name Belkıs
Belkıs is the Turkish form of Bilqīs, the name used for the Queen of Sheba in Arabic tradition. Its earlier origin and literal meaning are uncertain.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Belkıs
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Belkıs Halise
Meaning of each name
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
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Zahide Belkıs
Meaning of each name
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
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Belkıs Merva
Meaning of each name
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
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Şeyma Belkıs
Meaning of each name
- Şeyma: having a mole or distinctive bodily mark
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
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Belkıs Mevanur
Meaning of each name
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Mevanur: a compound of refuge and light
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Fadimana Belkıs
Meaning of each name
- Fadimana: a fused form of Fatma Ana
- Belkıs: the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
How to pronounce Belkıs
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /belkɯs/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بلقیس |
| Arabic | بلقيس |
Is Belkıs a girl’s name?
Yes, Belkıs is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Belkıs does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Belkis, Belkış
Names that sound like Belkıs
Names with related meanings
- Sare♀Princess
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Ece♀Queen
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Aslıhan♀Noble ruler
- Almira♀Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Ecem♀My queen, my sovereign lady
- Begüm♀Noble lady
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Neslihan♀Of a khan's lineage
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
Famous people named Belkıs
- Belkıs Akkale · b. 1954
- Belkıs Şevket · b. 1801
- Belkıs Zehra Kaya · b. 1984
- Belkıs Dilligil · b. 1929
- Belkıs Mustafa · b. 1896
- Belkıs Özener · b. 1940
- Belkıs Aran · b. 1913
- Belkıs Dişbudak · b. 1938
- Belkıs Özdoğan · b. 1912
- Belkıs Altıncı
- Belkıs Dinçol · b. 1945
- Belkıs Gözen Aydınol · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Belkıs
What is the meaning of Belkıs?
Belkıs means “the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba”. Belkıs is the Turkish form of Bilqīs, the name used for the Queen of Sheba in Arabic tradition. Its earlier origin and literal meaning are uncertain.
Is Belkıs a girl’s name?
Yes, Belkıs is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 14% of bearers are male.
Is Belkıs in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Belkıs nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Belkıs?
Belkıs is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Belkıs have?
Belkıs has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Belkıs?
Belkıs does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Belkıs?
Other spellings: Belkis, Belkış.
What names go well with Belkıs?
Some ideas: Belkıs Halise; Zahide Belkıs; Belkıs Merva.
Famous people named Belkıs?
Notable people named Belkıs include Belkıs Akkale, Belkıs Şevket, Belkıs Zehra Kaya.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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