Boy name
Behmenyar name meaning
“friend or companion of Bahman”
Behmenyar means “friend or companion of Bahman.” It comes from Persian Bahmanyār, combining the personal name Bahman with yār, meaning friend or helper. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is directly related to Behmen. The historical philosopher Bahmanyar provides a concrete example of the name in intellectual history.
What does Behmenyar mean?
Friend or companion of Bahman
In Turkish: Behmen'in dostu, yoldaşı
Behmenyar illustrates a Persian naming pattern that combines a proper name with yār, expressing companionship. A historical association is the philosopher Bahmanyar, a student of Avicenna; the structure links the name specifically to Bahman rather than merely conveying a general wish for goodness.
Origin of the name Behmenyar
The Turkish form of Persian Bahmanyār, combining the proper name Bahman with yār, 'friend, companion, helper'.
How to pronounce Behmenyar
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behmenjaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهمنيار |
Is Behmenyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Behmenyar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behmenyar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Behmenyar
What is the meaning of Behmenyar?
Behmenyar means “friend or companion of Bahman”. The Turkish form of Persian Bahmanyār, combining the proper name Bahman with yār, 'friend, companion, helper'.
Is Behmenyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Behmenyar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behmenyar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behmenyar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behmenyar?
Behmenyar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behmenyar have?
Behmenyar has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Behmenyar?
Behmenyar 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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