Behlül means “cheerful, laughing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Behlül is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Behlül mean?
Literal meaning
Behlül is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “cheerful, laughing”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Behlül in Turkish
What does Behlül mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Behlül. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cheerful, laughing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Behlül come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Behlül a Turkish name?
Yes. Behlül is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Behlül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BehlülLatin | Boy | same as above: “cheerful, laughing” | Editorial |
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 Behlül
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behlül | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Behlül
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Behlül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LimonUnisex“lemon”same language (turkish)
- DağtekinBoy“mountain prince”same language (turkish)
- FericanUnisex“light of the soul”same language (turkish)
- DurutekinBoy“pure prince”same language (turkish)
- YaltBoy“steep, hard”same language (turkish)
- DilaraGirl“one who captivates, adorns and embellishes the heart”same language (turkish)
- AycihanBoy“moon that lights the world”same language (turkish)
- AçıkalınUnisex“honest, upright person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Behlül
What does the name Behlül mean?
Behlül means “cheerful, laughing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Behlül a girl's or a boy's name?
Behlül is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Behlül come from?
Behlül is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Behlül?
Behlül is recorded for Turkish. 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 Behlül have?
Behlül has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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