Boy name
Behzad name meaning
“well-born; of noble birth”
Behzad means “well-born” or “of noble birth.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it combines Persian beh, “good,” with zād, “born.” Behzat is a related Turkish form. The historical miniature painter Kamal al-Din Behzad gives the name a concrete association with the art of manuscript painting.
What does Behzad mean?
Well-born; of noble birth
In Turkish: iyi doğmuş; soylu kökenli
Behzat combines a favorable description with the idea of birth or lineage. The spelling Behzad more closely preserves its Persian form. Kamal al-Din Behzad, the historical master of miniature painting, gives the name an important artistic association; the meaning reflects the language of traditional naming.
Origin of the name Behzad
From Persian Behzād (بهزاد), combining beh, “good” or “better,” with zād, “born.” The Turkish form Behzat reflects final consonant devoicing.
How to pronounce Behzad
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behzad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهزاد |
Is Behzad a boy’s name?
Yes, Behzad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behzad 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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Famous people named Behzad
- Behzad Bayram
FAQ about the name Behzad
What is the meaning of Behzad?
Behzad means “well-born; of noble birth”. From Persian Behzād (بهزاد), combining beh, “good” or “better,” with zād, “born.” The Turkish form Behzat reflects final consonant devoicing.
Is Behzad a boy’s name?
Yes, Behzad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behzad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behzad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behzad?
Behzad is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behzad have?
Behzad has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behzad?
Behzad 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.
What are other spellings of Behzad?
Other spellings: Behzat.
Famous people named Behzad?
Notable people named Behzad include Behzad Bayram.
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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