Belkıs means “name of the Queen of Sheba”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Belkıs is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Belkıs mean?
Literal meaning
Belkıs is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “name of the Queen of Sheba”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
the name's own meaning is unknown; origin debated
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Belkıs in Turkish
What does Belkıs mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Belkıs. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of the Queen of Sheba” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Belkıs come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Belkıs a Turkish name?
Yes. Belkıs is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Belkıs across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BelkısLatin | Girl | same as above: “name of the Queen of Sheba” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Belkıs
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belkıs | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Belkıs
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Belkıs
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Belkıs rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüngörbeyBoy“lord Güngör”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- YücetekinBoy“exalted prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AyşehanGirl“Ayşe the queen”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HansoyBoy“khan's lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ArbekBoy“honourable lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ÖzayhanBoy“true Ayhan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- YelbayBoy“wind lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OnurhanBoy“honorable khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Belkıs
What does the name Belkıs mean?
Belkıs means “name of the Queen of Sheba”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Belkıs a girl's or a boy's name?
Belkıs is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Belkıs come from?
Belkıs is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Belkıs?
Belkıs is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Belkıs have?
Belkıs has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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