Boy name
Behin name meaning
“best; most distinguished”
Behin means “best” or “most distinguished.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it comes from Persian bihīn, based on bih, meaning “good.” Its concrete linguistic associations include Behman and Behnaz, names whose Persian elements belong to the same broad vocabulary of goodness and excellence.
What does Behin mean?
Best; most distinguished
In Turkish: en iyi; en seçkin
Behin expresses an elevated degree of goodness in Persian. Its sense is closer to being the best or choicest example of something than to physical beauty alone. It belongs to the same root family as Bihter, although the two names have different grammatical formations.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Behin
From Persian bihīn, meaning 'best' or 'choicest.' It is based on bih, 'good,' with a formation expressing superiority or excellence.
How to pronounce Behin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behin/ |
Is Behin a boy’s name?
Yes, Behin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Behin
Famous people named Behin
- Behi̇n Aksoy
FAQ about the name Behin
What is the meaning of Behin?
Behin means “best; most distinguished”. From Persian bihīn, meaning 'best' or 'choicest.' It is based on bih, 'good,' with a formation expressing superiority or excellence.
Is Behin a boy’s name?
Yes, Behin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behin?
Behin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behin have?
Behin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Behin?
Behin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Behin?
Notable people named Behin include Behi̇n Aksoy.
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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