Girl name
Belkız name meaning
“traditional name of the Queen of Sheba”
Belkız is a spelling variant of Belkıs, the traditional name of the Queen of Sheba. It comes through Arabic Bilqīs and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. Its central association is the queen's encounter with Solomon in the narrative tradition surrounding her.
What does Belkız mean?
Traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
In Turkish: Sebe melikesinin geleneksel adı
Belkız is linked through Belkıs to the Queen of Sheba and narratives about Solomon. Islamic tradition calls the queen Bilqīs, but the Quran does not give her personal name. The name therefore has a clear traditional association without being a personal name explicitly stated in the Quran.
Origin of the name Belkız
Belkız is a spelling variant of Belkıs, corresponding to Arabic Bilqīs. The name's 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.
How to pronounce Belkız
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /belkɯz/ |
| Arabic | بلقيس |
Is Belkız a girl’s name?
Yes, Belkız is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Belkız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Belkız
Famous people named Belkız
- Belkız Uyar
FAQ about the name Belkız
What is the meaning of Belkız?
Belkız means “traditional name of the Queen of Sheba”. Belkız is a spelling variant of Belkıs, corresponding to Arabic Bilqīs. The name's earlier origin and literal meaning are uncertain.
Is Belkız a girl’s name?
Yes, Belkız is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Belkız in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Belkız nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Belkız?
Belkız is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Belkız have?
Belkız has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Belkız?
Belkız does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Belkız?
Notable people named Belkız include Belkız Uyar.
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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