Boy name
Behram name meaning
“a name associated with victory; planet Mars”
Behram is a name associated with victory and is also a Persian name for the planet Mars. It comes from Persian Bahrām, tracing back to the older Iranian name Vərəθraγna. Used for boys in Türkiye, it connects with the Sasanian ruler Behram Gur and the red appearance of Mars.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Behram mean?
A name associated with victory; planet Mars
In Turkish: zaferle ilişkili ad; Mars gezegeni
Behram connects ancient Iranian traditions with the naming of celestial bodies. The Sasanian ruler Bahram Gur is a major figure in Persian literature, especially in Nizami's Haft Paykar. Turkish Behram and Bahram reflect different sound and spelling adaptations of the same historical name.
How popular is Behram?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Behram in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Behram
Behram comes from Persian Bahrām, ultimately connected with the older Iranian name Vərəθraγna and the idea of victory. Bahrām is also the Persian name of the planet Mars.
Double names with Behram
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Behram Mümtaz
Meaning of each name
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
- Mümtaz: distinguished; outstanding in quality
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Heval Behram
Meaning of each name
- Heval: friend, companion, comrade
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
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Behram Tezcan
Meaning of each name
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
- Tezcan: quick to act; impatient, impetuous
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Zafer Behram
Meaning of each name
- Zafer: victory; success achieved in a contest
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
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Behram Hayati
Meaning of each name
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
- Hayati: relating to life; vital
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Hüsrev Behram
Meaning of each name
- Hüsrev: sovereign; king or monarch
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
How to pronounce Behram
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behɾam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهرام |
Is Behram a boy’s name?
Yes, Behram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Behram appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Behram
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Vural♂Strike and take
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
Famous people named Behram
- Behram Kurşunoğlu · b. 1922
- Behram Zülaloğlu · b. 1982
- Behram Öcal · b. 1923
- Behram Aslan · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Behram
What is the meaning of Behram?
Behram means “a name associated with victory; planet Mars”. Behram comes from Persian Bahrām, ultimately connected with the older Iranian name Vərəθraγna and the idea of victory. Bahrām is also the Persian name of the planet Mars.
Is Behram a boy’s name?
Yes, Behram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 95% of bearers are male.
Is Behram in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behram nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behram?
Behram is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behram have?
Behram has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behram?
Behram appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Behram?
Some ideas: Behram Mümtaz; Heval Behram; Behram Tezcan.
Famous people named Behram?
Notable people named Behram include Behram Kurşunoğlu, Behram Zülaloğlu, Behram Öcal.
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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