Boy name
Behman name meaning
“Good thought, good mind”
Behman means “good thought” or “good mind.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is a form of Persian Bahman or Behmen, ultimately from Avestan vohu, “good,” and manah, “mind” or “thought.” Bahman in the Shahnameh provides a literary association with the name's Persian form.
What does Behman mean?
Good thought, good mind
In Turkish: İyi düşünce, iyi zihin
Behman reaches into ancient Iranian religious and literary tradition through the idea of good thought. The form Bahman also survives as a month name in the Iranian calendar and as a royal name in the Shahnameh tradition. In Turkish it is closely related to Behmen, sharing its emphasis on goodness of mind.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Behman
Behman is interpreted as a form of Persian Bahman/Behmen. The name developed from Avestan vohu, ‘good,’ and manah, ‘mind, thought,’ and is historically related to Persian beh, ‘good.’
How to pronounce Behman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behman/ |
Is Behman a boy’s name?
Yes, Behman is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behman 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 Behman
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
Famous people named Behman
- Behman Turan · b. 1920
FAQ about the name Behman
What is the meaning of Behman?
Behman means “Good thought, good mind”. Behman is interpreted as a form of Persian Bahman/Behmen. The name developed from Avestan vohu, ‘good,’ and manah, ‘mind, thought,’ and is historically related to Persian beh, ‘good.’
Is Behman a boy’s name?
Yes, Behman is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behman?
Behman is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behman have?
Behman has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behman?
Behman 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 Behman?
Notable people named Behman include Behman Turan.
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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