Arabic · Girl name
Bilkisu
“meaning uncertain; name of Queen of Sheba”
About the name Bilkisu
Bilkisu is the Hausa form of Bilqis, the name given in Islamic tradition to the Queen of Sheba, who visits Solomon in the Quran. The etymology of Bilqis is uncertain, and its original meaning is unknown. Bilkisu is used primarily among Hausa-speaking and other Muslim communities in northern Nigeria and Niger. The name appears in various forms, including Bilqis, Belkis, Bilki, and Balki. The Queen of Sheba is a significant figure in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; name of Queen of Sheba
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- bil-KEE-soo(3 syl.)
Middle names for Bilkisu
- Bilkisu Adebayo
- Bilkisu Olufunke
- Bilkisu Ireti
- Bilkisu Temiloluwa
- Bilkisu Oluwatoyin
Questions about Bilkisu
- What does Bilkisu mean?
- Bilkisu is an Arabic name meaning "meaning uncertain; name of Queen of Sheba".
- How do you pronounce Bilkisu?
- Bilkisu is pronounced bil-KEE-soo, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Bilkisu?
- Variants of Bilkisu include Bilqis, Belkis, Bilki, Balki.
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