Girl name
Bijen name meaning
“Name of Bijan, a Shahnameh hero”
Bijen is the name of Bijan, a hero of the Shahnameh. It represents Persian Bīžan in Turkish and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. Its literary association is the son of Giv in Ferdowsi's epic, particularly the story of Bijan and Manijeh.
What does Bijen mean?
Name of Bijan, a Shahnameh hero
In Turkish: Şehnâme kahramanı Bîjen'in adı
Bijen evokes the story of Bijan and Manijeh in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Love, captivity, and rescue come together in this literary association, with Bijan's rescue from a pit forming a memorable episode. The Turkish name belongs to the broader tradition of personal names drawn from Persian epic literature.
Origin of the name Bijen
Bijen is a Turkish rendering of Persian Bīžan, also written Bijan or Bîjen. It names the son of Giv in the Shahnameh; the name's earlier derivation and literal meaning remain uncertain.
How to pronounce Bijen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /biʒen/ |
Is Bijen a girl’s name?
Yes, Bijen is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bijen 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 Bijen
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Famous people named Bijen
- Bijen Ayşe İris · b. 1936
FAQ about the name Bijen
What is the meaning of Bijen?
Bijen means “Name of Bijan, a Shahnameh hero”. Bijen is a Turkish rendering of Persian Bīžan, also written Bijan or Bîjen. It names the son of Giv in the Shahnameh; the name's earlier derivation and literal meaning remain uncertain.
Is Bijen a girl’s name?
Yes, Bijen is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bijen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bijen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bijen?
Bijen is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Bijen have?
Bijen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bijen?
Bijen 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 Bijen?
Notable people named Bijen include Bijen Ayşe İris.
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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