Boy name
Behmen name meaning
“good thought, good mind”
Behmen means “good thought” or “good mind.” It is a historical Turkish form of Persian Bahman, ultimately derived from the older Iranian expression Vohu Manah. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name also connects with Bahman, a month in the Persian calendar, giving it a specific cultural association.
What does Behmen mean?
Good thought, good mind
In Turkish: iyi düşünce, iyi zihin
Behmen has connections with both a religious concept and royal narratives in Iranian cultural history. In the Shahnameh, Bahman is the son of Esfandiyar; the word also names a month in the Iranian calendar, giving the name several cultural associations.
Origin of the name Behmen
A historical Turkish form of Persian Bahman. The name ultimately derives from the ancient Iranian expression Vohu Manah, 'good thought' or 'good mind'.
How to pronounce Behmen
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behmen/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهمن |
Is Behmen a boy’s name?
Yes, Behmen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behmen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Behmen
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
FAQ about the name Behmen
What is the meaning of Behmen?
Behmen means “good thought, good mind”. A historical Turkish form of Persian Bahman. The name ultimately derives from the ancient Iranian expression Vohu Manah, 'good thought' or 'good mind'.
Is Behmen a boy’s name?
Yes, Behmen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behmen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behmen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behmen?
Behmen is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behmen have?
Behmen has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behmen?
Behmen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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