B
Feminine
Hausa
Meaning & History
Bilƙisu is the Hausa form of Bilqis, the name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition. While the Arabic original does not appear in the Quran, she is referred to as the queen of the south who visits Solomon. The name is popular among Hausa-speaking Muslims, particularly in West Africa. Balqis and Bilqis are the Arabic and Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend forms respectively.
- Meaning: Unknown; associated with the Queen of Sheba
- Origin: Hausa form of Arabic Bilqis
- Type: First name
- Usage regions: Nigeria, Niger, Hausa-speaking communities