Girl name
Behiye name meaning
“beautiful, radiant, splendid”
Behiye means “beautiful,” “radiant,” or “splendid.” It comes from Arabic bahiyya, the feminine form of the adjective bahī, and is used for girls in Türkiye. A flower illuminated by sunlight gives the name a concrete visual association; the related name Behi shares its linguistic source.
What does Behiye mean?
Beautiful, radiant, splendid
In Turkish: güzel, parlak, göz alıcı
Behiye expresses beauty together with radiance and splendour. Its Turkish spelling reflects an adaptation of the Arabic source through Ottoman pronunciation. It is related in root and meaning to names such as Baha and Behiç, all of which draw on ideas of beauty, brightness or magnificence.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Behiye
Behiye comes from Arabic bahiyya. It is the feminine form of bahī, an adjective meaning beautiful, radiant or splendid.
Double names with Behiye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Behiye Ceren
Meaning of each name
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
- Ceren: gazelle; a slender wild animal
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Nisan Behiye
Meaning of each name
- Nisan: April; the fourth month of the year
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
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Behiye Faden
Meaning of each name
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
- Faden: Captivating; enchanting
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Navin Behiye
Meaning of each name
- Navin: New; fresh
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
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Behiye Alisa
Meaning of each name
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
- Alisa: of noble kind, associated with nobility
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Fügen Behiye
Meaning of each name
- Fügen: casting, scattering, or spreading
- Behiye: beautiful, radiant, splendid
How to pronounce Behiye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهيه |
| Arabic | بهية |
Is Behiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Behiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Behiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Behiye
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Behiye
- Behiye Aksoy · b. 1933
- Behiye Eker · b. 1979
- Behiye Deniz Kosovalı
- Behiye Özcan
- Behiye Şenel
FAQ about the name Behiye
What is the meaning of Behiye?
Behiye means “beautiful, radiant, splendid”. Behiye comes from Arabic bahiyya. It is the feminine form of bahī, an adjective meaning beautiful, radiant or splendid.
Is Behiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Behiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Behiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behiye?
Behiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Behiye have?
Behiye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behiye?
Behiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Behiye?
Some ideas: Behiye Ceren; Nisan Behiye; Behiye Faden.
Famous people named Behiye?
Notable people named Behiye include Behiye Aksoy, Behiye Eker, Behiye Deniz Kosovalı.
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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