Balqs

Balqs is a feminine given name that also appears as a surname in some Arabic-speaking communities and among diaspora populations. It is a variant transliteration of Balqis, also spelled Bilqis, which is best known as the name associated with the Queen of Sheba in Islamic and Arab literary tradition.

Etymology and form. Balqs derives from the Arabic name بلقيس (Balqīs). The exact meaning of the name is not settled in scholarly sources, and it is generally treated as a proper noun rather than a common word. Differences in transliteration into Latin script give rise to spellings such as Balqs, Balqis, Bilqis, and other variants. The form Balqs reflects vowel omission common in transliterating Arabic to the Latin alphabet.

Usage and cultural context. Balqs is used primarily as a female given name in Arabic-speaking regions and among communities that maintain Arabic naming practices. It may appear alongside other transliterations of Balqis in multilingual settings. While the name is widely recognized for its cultural association with the Qur’anic and legendary Queen of Sheba, it functions in everyday use as a personal name without presuming any particular traits or roles for bearers.

Notable people. There are no widely recognized historical or contemporary figures specifically listed under the spelling Balqs in major reference works. Variants such as Balqis or Bilqis are more commonly encountered in biographical sources.

See also. Balqis, Bilqis.