Boy name
Behlül name meaning
“cheerful; smiling and generous”
Behlül means cheerful, smiling and generous. It comes from Arabic bahlūl and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Behlül in Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil’s novel Aşkı Memnu, while the source word itself brings together images of smiles and cheerfulness.
What does Behlül mean?
Cheerful; smiling and generous
In Turkish: güler yüzlü; neşeli ve cömert
Behlül has a strong cultural association with Behlül Dânâ in traditional stories, where apparently eccentric speech can carry perceptive criticism. A separate literary association is Behlül in Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil’s novel Aşk-ı Memnu. These connections add cultural context beyond the name’s lexical meaning.
Origin of the name Behlül
It derives from Arabic bahlūl, used as a personal name with associations of cheerfulness, smiling good humor and generosity.
Double names with Behlül
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Behlül Natık
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Natık: speaking; one who speaks
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Vefa Behlül
Meaning of each name
- Vefa: loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
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Behlül Asker
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Asker: a person serving in an army; soldier
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Alemdar Behlül
Meaning of each name
- Alemdar: standard-bearer, one who carries a banner
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
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Behlül Nazmi
Meaning of each name
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
- Nazmi: pertaining to poetry or verse
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Armanç Behlül
Meaning of each name
- Armanç: aim, intended goal
- Behlül: cheerful; smiling and generous
How to pronounce Behlül
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behlyl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهلول |
Is Behlül a boy’s name?
Yes, Behlül is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Behlül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Behlul
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Behlül
- Behlül Mahi
- Behlül Dal · b. 1922
- Behlül Aydın · b. 2000
- Behlül Güler
- Behlül İğüş
- Behlül Koç
- Behlül Özkan · b. 1975
- Behlül Savaşkurt
FAQ about the name Behlül
What is the meaning of Behlül?
Behlül means “cheerful; smiling and generous”. It derives from Arabic bahlūl, used as a personal name with associations of cheerfulness, smiling good humor and generosity.
Is Behlül a boy’s name?
Yes, Behlül is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 90% of bearers are male.
Is Behlül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behlül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behlül?
Behlül is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Behlül have?
Behlül has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behlül?
Behlül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Behlül?
Other spellings: Behlul.
What names go well with Behlül?
Some ideas: Behlül Natık; Vefa Behlül; Behlül Asker.
Famous people named Behlül?
Notable people named Behlül include Behlül Mahi, Behlül Dal, Behlül Aydın.
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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