Boy name
Bimen name meaning
“Shepherd, keeper of a flock”
Bimen means “shepherd” or “keeper of a flock.” Transmitted through Armenian usage, it is related to the Greek name Poimēn and the Greek word poimēn, meaning “shepherd.” Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it evokes a flock on pasture and is related to the form Pimen.
What does Bimen mean?
Shepherd, keeper of a flock
In Turkish: Çoban, sürü güden
Bimen is a historical name carrying the image of a shepherd tending a flock. The Greek name has continued in several linguistic traditions with changes in pronunciation and spelling. Associations of care and guidance accompany its literal meaning, and the Turkish form belongs within this wider family of names.
Origin of the name Bimen
Bimen is a form transmitted through Armenian usage and connected with Greek Poimēn. Greek poimēn means “shepherd”; Pimen is another form of the same name found in other languages.
How to pronounce Bimen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bimen/ |
Is Bimen a boy’s name?
Yes, Bimen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bimen 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 Bimen
Famous people named Bimen
- Bimen Şen · b. 1873
FAQ about the name Bimen
What is the meaning of Bimen?
Bimen means “Shepherd, keeper of a flock”. Bimen is a form transmitted through Armenian usage and connected with Greek Poimēn. Greek poimēn means “shepherd”; Pimen is another form of the same name found in other languages.
Is Bimen a boy’s name?
Yes, Bimen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bimen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bimen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bimen?
Bimen is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Bimen have?
Bimen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bimen?
Bimen 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 Bimen?
Notable people named Bimen include Bimen Şen.
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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