Behnan means “cheerful, smiling”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Behnan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Behnan mean?
Literal meaning
Behnan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “cheerful, smiling”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Behnan in Turkish
What does Behnan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Behnan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cheerful, smiling” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Behnan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Behnan a Turkish name?
Yes. Behnan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Behnan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BehnanLatin | Boy | same as above: “cheerful, smiling” | 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 Behnan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behnan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Behnan
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 Behnan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YıldıranerUnisex“terrifying man”same language (turkish)
- AkkarUnisex“white snow”same language (turkish)
- ArıkanBoy“pure-blooded”same language (turkish)
- AkközBoy“white ash with glowing embers”same language (turkish)
- ÇokuUnisex“mountain summit”same language (turkish)
- YurdaserUnisex“head of the homeland”same language (turkish)
- AtalanBoy“father's field”same language (turkish)
- ÇelikerBoy“man of steel”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Behnan
What does the name Behnan mean?
Behnan means “cheerful, smiling”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Behnan a girl's or a boy's name?
Behnan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Behnan come from?
Behnan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Behnan?
Behnan 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 Behnan have?
Behnan 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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