Behzad means “capable son”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Behzad is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Behzad mean?
ياراملىق ئوغۇلLiteral meaning
Behzad (بەھزاد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “capable son” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Behzad in Uyghur
What does Behzad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بەھزاد, Behzad (ULY transliteration), Bexzat and بەخزات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “capable son” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Behzad come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Behzad a Uyghur name?
Yes. Behzad is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Behzad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بەھزادArabic script BexzatLatin, variant بەخزاتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “capable son” | 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 Behzad
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 Behzad
Variants and linked names
- BexzatBoy“capable son”
Sibling names for Behzad
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 Behzad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirinurGirl“with a heart warm as light, affectionate as light”same language (uyghur)
- MahirBoy“skilled, deft”same language (uyghur)
- “name of a kind of bird”same language (uyghur)
- MeynigaGirl“moon-faced beloved; homeland”same language (uyghur)
- WasilBoy“one who attains, one who reaches a goal or destination”same language (uyghur)
- “fiery”same language (uyghur)
- ShahisherepBoy“possessor of honour”same language (uyghur)
- “great khan”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Behzad
What does the name Behzad mean?
Behzad means “capable son”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Behzad a girl's or a boy's name?
Behzad is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Behzad come from?
Behzad is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Behzad?
Behzad 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 is Behzad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: بەھزاد (Arabic script), Bexzat (Latin), بەخزات (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Behzad have?
Behzad 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ياراملىق ئوغۇل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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