Boy name
Behiç name meaning
“beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight”
Behiç means “beautiful, pleasing” or “bringing delight.” It comes from the Arabic adjective bahij, whose final sound became ç in the established Turkish form. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a garden bright with flowers, a concrete image of beauty and visual delight.
What does Behiç mean?
Beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
In Turkish: güzel, hoş; sevinç veren
Behiç combines the ideas of beauty and the delight that something pleasing inspires. Behice, used as a feminine name in Turkish, belongs to the same Arabic word family. The source adjective also occurs in the Quran in descriptions of attractive vegetation, providing the name with a scriptural association.
Origin of the name Behiç
From Arabic bahīj (بهيج), an adjective meaning “beautiful,” “pleasing,” or “delightful.” Its final consonant appears as ç in Turkish Behiç.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Behiç in the Quran? | As a word · بهيج · 22:5, 50:7Bahij, the source word of Behiç, occurs in the Quran in descriptions of beautiful vegetation. |
| Starts with | B · Be |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Behiç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Behiç Alican
Meaning of each name
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
- Alican: Ali combined with life or soul
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Muammer Behiç
Meaning of each name
- Muammer: long-lived; having lived many years
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
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Behiç Asaf
Meaning of each name
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
- Asaf: one who gathers or brings together
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Gıyasettin Behiç
Meaning of each name
- Gıyasettin: helper of the faith; support of religion
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
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Behiç Muaz
Meaning of each name
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
- Muaz: protected; granted refuge
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Reşit Behiç
Meaning of each name
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
How to pronounce Behiç
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behit͡ʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهیج |
| Arabic | بهيج |
Is Behiç a boy’s name?
Yes, Behiç is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behiç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Behic
Names that sound like Behiç
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
Famous people named Behiç
- Behiç Erkin · b. 1876
- Behiç Ak · b. 1956
- Behiç Çelik · b. 1955
- Behiç Ekşi · b. 1930
- Behiç Funda · b. 1954
- Behiç Sadi Abbasoğlu · b. 1925
- Behiç Sonbay · b. 1928
- Behiç Tozkoparan · b. 1928
- Behiç Çelik · b. 1955
- Behiç Hazar · b. 1927
- Behiç Tüzmen · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Behiç
What is the meaning of Behiç?
Behiç means “beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight”. From Arabic bahīj (بهيج), an adjective meaning “beautiful,” “pleasing,” or “delightful.” Its final consonant appears as ç in Turkish Behiç.
Is Behiç a boy’s name?
Yes, Behiç is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behiç in the Quran?
As a word. Bahij, the source word of Behiç, occurs in the Quran in descriptions of beautiful vegetation. (e.g.: 22:5, 50:7)
What is the origin of the name Behiç?
Behiç is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Behiç have?
Behiç has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Behiç?
Behiç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Behiç?
Other spellings: Behic.
What names go well with Behiç?
Some ideas: Behiç Alican; Muammer Behiç; Behiç Asaf.
Famous people named Behiç?
Notable people named Behiç include Behiç Erkin, Behiç Ak, Behiç Çelik.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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