Boy name
Behzat name meaning
“well-born; of noble birth”
Behzat means well-born or of noble birth. It comes from Persian Behzād, combining beh, meaning good, with zād, meaning born. Used for boys in Türkiye, its final consonant reflects Turkish pronunciation. The historical miniature painter Kamal al-Din Behzad offers a concrete artistic association with the name's Persian form.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Behzat 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.
How popular is Behzat?
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
- 1provinces
Where is Behzat in the top 30?
1 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 Behzat
From Persian Behzād (بهزاد), combining beh, “good” or “better,” with zād, “born.” The Turkish form Behzat reflects final consonant devoicing.
Double names with Behzat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Behzat Cevher
Meaning of each name
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
- Cevher: precious stone; essence, substance
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Tunca Behzat
Meaning of each name
- Tunca: name of a river joining the Maritsa
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
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Behzat Ercüment
Meaning of each name
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
- Ercüment: valuable, esteemed, respected
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Turgut Behzat
Meaning of each name
- Turgut: Guard, protector
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
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Behzat Ajlan
Meaning of each name
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
- Ajlan: hasty, quick to act
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Saip Behzat
Meaning of each name
- Saip: accurate; reaching the right conclusion
- Behzat: well-born; of noble birth
How to pronounce Behzat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behzat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهزاد |
Is Behzat a boy’s name?
Yes, Behzat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behzat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Behzat
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Behzat
- Behzat Baydar · b. 1901
- Behzat Üvez · b. 1959
- Behzat Çınar · b. 1946
- Behzat Butak · b. 1891
- Behzat Ay · b. 1936
- Behzat Bilgin · b. 1898
- Behzat Uygur · b. 1963
- Behzat Can
- Behzat Kentel
- Behzat Külür · b. 1960
- Behzat Özkan
- Behzat Yıldırımer · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Behzat
What is the meaning of Behzat?
Behzat 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 Behzat a boy’s name?
Yes, Behzat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behzat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behzat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behzat?
Behzat is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behzat have?
Behzat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Behzat?
Behzat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Behzat?
Other spellings: Behzad.
What names go well with Behzat?
Some ideas: Behzat Cevher; Tunca Behzat; Behzat Ercüment.
Famous people named Behzat?
Notable people named Behzat include Behzat Baydar, Behzat Üvez, Behzat Çınar.
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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