Girl name
Bihin name meaning
“best, choice, excellent”
Bihin means best, choice, or excellent. It comes from Persian bihīn, a word related to bih, meaning good, and expressing distinction or superiority. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares a linguistic connection with Bihter and Bihterin and recalls classical poetry's vocabulary of excellence.
What does Bihin mean?
Best, choice, excellent
In Turkish: en iyi, seçkin, üstün
Bihin belongs to a Persian word family expressing goodness and excellence. Its meaning concerns the finest or choicest example of something. It is linguistically related to Bihter and Bihterin, with the connection arising from different comparative or superlative formations built around the same root for good.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Bihin
From Persian bihīn, expressing excellence or being the best, and related to bih, 'good'. It is used as a feminine name in Turkish.
How to pronounce Bihin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bihin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهين |
Is Bihin a girl’s name?
Yes, Bihin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bihin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Bihin
What is the meaning of Bihin?
Bihin means “best, choice, excellent”. From Persian bihīn, expressing excellence or being the best, and related to bih, 'good'. It is used as a feminine name in Turkish.
Is Bihin a girl’s name?
Yes, Bihin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bihin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bihin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bihin?
Bihin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Bihin have?
Bihin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bihin?
Bihin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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