Belkis
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Belkis
The name 'Belkis' means "queen" or "ruler," derived from the Arabic name Bilqis, which is the Islamic and Ethiopian tradition's name for the Queen of Sheba.
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Etymology
The name 'Belkis' means "queen" or "ruler," derived from the Arabic name Bilqis, which is the Islamic and Ethiopian tradition's name for the Queen of Sheba. It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking, Muslim, and Ethiopian cultures, with historical context tied to the legendary Queen of Sheba who visited King Solomon.
Belkis currently ranks #8,952 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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