Behzad
Behzad is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Well-born, of noble birth”.
| Meaning | Well-born, of noble birth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | بهزاد |
| Pronunciation | beh-ZAHD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan |
Meaning and origin of Behzad
Behzad combines the Persian beh, good, and zād, born, to mean well-born or of noble family. Its fame owes much to Kamāl al-Dīn Behzād of Herat, who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries and is regarded as the greatest miniature painter of the Persian tradition. Through him the name became well known in Iran, Afghanistan and Mughal India, and it is still popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Is Behzad a Muslim name?
Behzad is a Persian name, not Arabic, but it has a positive meaning and a long history in the Islamic era among Muslims of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How popular is Behzad?
Popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and found as Bekhzod in Uzbekistan.
Gifts with the name Behzad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Behzad mean?
Behzad means 'Well-born, of noble birth'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Behzad a Muslim name?
Behzad is a Persian name, not Arabic, but it has a positive meaning and a long history in the Islamic era among Muslims of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Behzad?
Behzad is pronounced beh-ZAHD.
Is Behzad a boy or girl name?
Behzad is usually a boy name.