Bəhmən means “avalanche”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Bəhmən is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Bəhmən mean?
Bəhmən is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian بهمن (‘avalanche’). That word means “avalanche”.[1]
Bəhmən in Azerbaijani
What does Bəhmən mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Bəhmən. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “avalanche” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Bəhmən come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian بهمن (‘avalanche’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Bəhmən?
In IPA: [bæhˈmæn], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Bəhmən a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Bəhmən is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Classical Persian.
Bəhmən across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | BəhmənLatin | Boy | same as above: “avalanche” | 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 Bəhmən
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bəhmən[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bəhmən
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bəhmən rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SahilBoy“shore, coast”same language (azerbaijani)
- FikretBoy“thought, reflection”same language (azerbaijani)
- EmirBoy“prince, commander; leader or ruler”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞahinBoy“hawk”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞükrüBoy“of thanks, thanking”same language (azerbaijani)
- AynurGirl“moon + light”same language (azerbaijani)
- SevdaGirl“passionate love, infatuation”same language (azerbaijani)
- MətinBoy“firm, solid, sturdy, solid, robust”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Bəhmən
What does the name Bəhmən mean?
Bəhmən means “avalanche”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Bəhmən a girl's or a boy's name?
Bəhmən is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bəhmən come from?
Bəhmən is of Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bəhmən?
Bəhmən is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Bəhmən have?
Bəhmən has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Bəhmən”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608873. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian بهمن (bahman); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [bæhˈmæn]; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “بهمن”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93322899. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian بهمن ‘avalanche’
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