Boy name
Behnan name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Behnan is a two-syllable masculine given name. It also appears in Azerbaijani naming tradition, where an explanatory dictionary of personal names records its masculine use. Similar names include Benan, meaning “fingers” or “fingertips,” and Behman, meaning “good thought” or “good mind.”
The name Behnan at a glance
Syllables
Beh · nan
2 syllables · 6 letters · /behnan/
Use
Boy
3 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Behnan also occurs as a masculine name in the Azerbaijani naming tradition, as documented in an explanatory dictionary of Azerbaijani personal names.
Source: AZLEKS
Similar names with known meanings
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 →
Behnan: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Behnan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behnan/ |
Is Behnan a boy’s name?
Yes, Behnan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behnan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Behnan
FAQ about the name Behnan
Is Behnan a boy’s name?
Yes, Behnan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Behnan have?
Behnan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behnan?
Behnan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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.
Entry ID: nm02418 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake