Boy name
Benhur name meaning
“son of Hur”
Benhur means son of Hur. It derives from the Hebrew construction Ben-Hur, combining ben, meaning son, with the personal name Hur. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Its clearest literary association is Lew Wallace's novel Ben-Hur, whose title also identifies its central character.
What does Benhur mean?
Son of Hur
In Turkish: Hur'un oğlu
Benhur illustrates the use of an old patronymic expression as a personal name. Its best-known literary association is Lew Wallace's novel Ben-Hur and its film adaptations. The joined Turkish spelling can obscure the original construction, in which the word for son precedes the father's personal name.
Origin of the name Benhur
It comes from Hebrew Ben-Hur, combining ben, meaning son, with the personal name Hur. The meaning of Hur itself is uncertain.
Double names with Benhur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Benhur Suat
Meaning of each name
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Suat: happiness, joy; good fortune
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Efkan Benhur
Meaning of each name
- Efkan: lament; a heartfelt cry
- Benhur: son of Hur
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Benhur Dora
Meaning of each name
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Dora: gift
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Ahlas Benhur
Meaning of each name
- Ahlas: purer; most unadulterated
- Benhur: son of Hur
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Benhur Olcay
Meaning of each name
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Olcay: good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
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Dost Benhur
Meaning of each name
- Dost: close friend, trusted companion
- Benhur: son of Hur
How to pronounce Benhur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /benhuɾ/ |
Is Benhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Benhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Benhur 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 Benhur
Famous people named Benhur
- Benhur Keser · b. 1996
- Benhur Babaoğlu · b. 1970
- Benhur Sirvan Çetin
FAQ about the name Benhur
What is the meaning of Benhur?
Benhur means “son of Hur”. It comes from Hebrew Ben-Hur, combining ben, meaning son, with the personal name Hur. The meaning of Hur itself is uncertain.
Is Benhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Benhur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Benhur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Benhur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Benhur?
Benhur is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Benhur have?
Benhur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Benhur?
Benhur 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.
What names go well with Benhur?
Some ideas: Benhur Suat; Efkan Benhur; Benhur Dora.
Famous people named Benhur?
Notable people named Benhur include Benhur Keser, Benhur Babaoğlu, Benhur Sirvan Çetin.
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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