Girl name
Bejan name meaning
“Free from pain or suffering”
Bejan means “free from pain or suffering.” It comes from Kurdish bêjan, combining bê, meaning “without,” with jan, meaning “pain” or “ache,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its concrete association is the relief after an ache subsides, directly illustrating the absence expressed by the source word.
What does Bejan mean?
Free from pain or suffering
In Turkish: Acısız, sancısız
Bejan conveys freedom from pain and suffering, giving the name the gentle nuance of a wish for well-being. Its Kurdish elements bê and jan bring the absence of pain into focus, lending this name used in Türkiye an association with ease and relief.
Sources: FerhengcoWiktionaryMetis Yayınları
Origin of the name Bejan
In the Kurdish explanation, Bejan represents bêjan, formed from bê, ‘without’, and jan, ‘pain, suffering’. This explanation is also given for the name in Türkiye in a published interview; it should be distinguished from Bejan as a rendering of Persian Bijan.
How to pronounce Bejan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beʒan/ |
Is Bejan a girl’s name?
Yes, Bejan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bejan 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
Names that sound like Bejan
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
Famous people named Bejan
- Bejan Matur · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Bejan
What is the meaning of Bejan?
Bejan means “Free from pain or suffering”. In the Kurdish explanation, Bejan represents bêjan, formed from bê, ‘without’, and jan, ‘pain, suffering’. This explanation is also given for the name in Türkiye in a published interview; it should be distinguished from Bejan as a rendering of Persian Bijan.
Is Bejan a girl’s name?
Yes, Bejan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bejan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bejan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bejan?
Bejan is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Bejan have?
Bejan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bejan?
Bejan 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.
Famous people named Bejan?
Notable people named Bejan include Bejan Matur.
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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