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Sheba

/SHEE-bah/

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Meaning

Kingdom of Saba (Yemen)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic شيبا
Urdu شیبہ
Persian شبا
Turkish Seba
Bengali শেবা
Indonesian Syeba
Pashto شیبا

Alternate Spellings

Sheba is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Quranic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Kingdom of Saba (Yemen)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Sheba has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sheba comes from the same Arabic root behind Saba, the Quranic kingdom named in Surah 34.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The English/Biblical rendering of Saba, the ancient South Arabian kingdom.

Islamic Significance

Home of the Queen (Bilqis) who corresponded with and later visited Prophet Sulaiman.

Quranic Connection

Surah 34, 'Saba,' is named after this kingdom; the narrative involving its queen appears in Surah 27.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Saba and Sheba.