Bihan means “the good ones”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Bihan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bihan mean?
Literal meaning
Bihan is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “the good ones”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Bihan in Turkish
What does Bihan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bihan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the good ones” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Bihan come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bihan a Turkish name?
Yes. Bihan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Bihan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BihanLatin | Unisex | same as above: “the good ones” | 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 Bihan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bihan
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 Bihan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YürükerBoy“walking man”same language (turkish)
- ÖvünalUnisex“take pride”same language (turkish)
- HamisBoy“fifth”same language (turkish)
- TanhatunUnisex“dawn lady”same language (turkish)
- GünbeyBoy“sun lord”same language (turkish)
- YaldırımUnisex“lightning”same language (turkish)
- AytunçBoy“moon bronze”same language (turkish)
- ErengünUnisex“sage day”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Bihan
What does the name Bihan mean?
Bihan means “the good ones”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Bihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Bihan is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Bihan come from?
Bihan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bihan?
Bihan 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 Bihan have?
Bihan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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