What Behnam means
Behnam (بہنام, Persian بهنام) is a Parsi and Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “of good name (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, به; Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, نام.
Behnam at a glance
- Meaning
- of good name (proposed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi and Muslim
- Say it
- beh-naam
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- B · ب
Meaning of Behnam
- In English
- of good name (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- نیک نام (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Behnam
Meaning disputed
Persian bih 'good' + nām 'name', both in Steingass; the compound is not a headword.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Behnam
- Say it
- beh-naam2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Behnam
- Urdu
- بہنام
- Original script
- بهنام
- Other spellings
- Bahnam
- Themes
- Honour
Sibling names for Behnam
Parsi and Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Behnam.
- Aabrooآبروhonour; dignityGirlPersian
- Arjumandارجمندdear; precious; honouredGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Nazishنازشpride, gloryGirlPersian
- Aliyaعالیہhigh; exaltedGirlArabic
- Aqeelaعقیلہnoblewoman; the choicestGirlArabic
- Arfaارفعloftier; more exaltedGirlArabic
- Aroojعروجascent; risingGirlArabic
Names like Behnam
- Abul Alaابوالاعلیٰfather of the most exaltedBoyArabic
- Afzalافضلmost excellent; superiorBoyArabic
- Akbarاکبرgreater; greatestBoyArabic
- Akramاکرمmost generous; most nobleBoyArabic
- Alauddinعلاءالدینeminence of the faithBoyArabic
- Aliعلیhigh; exaltedBoyArabic
- Ali Akbarعلی اکبرAli the elder; exalted and greatBoyArabic
- Amjadامجدmore glorious; most nobleBoyArabic
- Ashrafاشرفmost nobleBoyArabic
- Ateeqعتیقancient; noble; set freeBoyArabic
Names that sound like Behnam
Questions about the name Behnam
What does the name Behnam mean?
Behnam means “of good name (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: نیک نام (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892); Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Behnam a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Behnam is a boy’s name.
Is Behnam a Parsi and Muslim name?
Yes. Behnam is used by Parsi and Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian bih 'good' + nām 'name', both in Steingass; the compound is not a headword.
How do you pronounce Behnam?
Say it “beh-naam”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Behnam in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Behnam is written بہنام. In its original script: بهنام.
What are other spellings of Behnam?
Behnam is also spelled Bahnam.
Is the meaning of Behnam verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.