Bilqis means “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Bilqis is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Bilqis mean?
سۇلايمان پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئايالىنىڭ ئىسمىLiteral meaning
Bilqis (بىلقىس) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife” and gives its origin as Hebrew.[1]
Bilqis in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Bilqis mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بىلقىس, Bilqis (ULY transliteration), Béliqiz, بېلىقىز, Biliqiz and بىلىقىز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Bilqis mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Bilqis and Билқис (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Bilqis come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Hebrew.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Bilqis?
Bilqis is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Bilqis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بىلقىسArabic script BéliqizLatin, variant بېلىقىزArabic script, variant BiliqizLatin, variant بىلىقىزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | BilqisLatin | Girl | same as above: “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife” | 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 Bilqis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| بىلقىس[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Bilqis[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Béliqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| بېلىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Biliqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| بىلىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Bilqis | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Билқис | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Bilqis
Sibling names for Bilqis
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bilqis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “trustworthy official”same language (uyghur)
- RejebxanGirl“honoured; born in the month of Rajab”same language (uyghur)
- AsalGirl“honey”same language (uzbek)
- “man strong as a boar”same language (uyghur)
- “Uma with the epithet 'lady'”same language (uyghur)
- “beloved”same language (uyghur)
- AbdiramanBoy“servant of the Merciful God”same language (uyghur)
- PasarBoy“maize chaff left from grinding; pieces of maize stalk”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Bilqis
What does the name Bilqis mean?
Bilqis means “name of the prophet Sulayman's wife”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Bilqis a girl's or a boy's name?
Bilqis is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: girls.
Where does Bilqis come from?
Bilqis is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bilqis?
Bilqis is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 is Bilqis spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: بىلقىس (Arabic script), Béliqiz (Latin), بېلىقىز (Arabic script), Biliqiz (Latin), بىلىقىز (Arabic script), Bilqis (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Bilqis have?
Bilqis has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: سۇلايمان پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئايالىنىڭ ئىسمى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Hebrew (+6 more)
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