Behi means “handsome, pretty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Behi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Behi mean?
كۆركەم، چىرايلىقLiteral meaning
Behi (بەھى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “handsome, pretty” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Beauty
Behi in Uyghur
What does Behi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بەھى and Behi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “handsome, pretty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Behi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Behi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Behi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Behi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بەھىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “handsome, pretty” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Behi
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Behi
Variants and linked names
- BehiyeGirl“handsome, pretty”
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdizhamilBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbdugülBoy“person as beautiful as a flower”
- AbdülcemalBoy“servant of the Beautiful”
- AbduljamalBoy“beautiful person”
- AbdulqewimBoy“person of beautiful stature”
- AbdunazirBoy“beautiful, handsome person”
- AbdusenemBoy“beautiful person”
- AbduzahirBoy“clear, manifest; handsome, beautiful; servant of the Manifest God”
Sibling names for Behi
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Behi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZeyneGirl“adorned, adornment, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- AychekGirl“girl tender, beautiful and pure as a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- SenemgülGirl“beautiful; idol (goddess)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZekiyeGirl“intelligent, pure; beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- Jemili'ayGirl“girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZulqemerGirl“beautiful, radiant, moon-like; companion of the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- SariheGirl“clear, bright, eloquent, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZibirnisaGirl“the beauty among women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Behi
What does the name Behi mean?
Behi means “handsome, pretty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Behi a girl's or a boy's name?
Behi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Behi come from?
Behi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Behi?
Behi is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Behi have?
Behi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: كۆركەم، چىرايلىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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