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Behati

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Pronounced buh-HAH-tee /bəˈhɑː.ti/Medium

Meaning: Behati is a Herero name from Namibia in Southern Africa, borne notably by model Behati Prinsloo. Its precise word-meaning is not well documented in English sources, so we describe it by origin rather than gloss.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, flowing Southern African name: Behati is Herero/Namibian, known via model Behati Prinsloo (said 'buh-HAH-tee').
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Origin MediumHerero, Namibian
MeaningBehati is a Herero name from Namibia in Southern Africa, borne notably by model Behati Prinsloo. Its precise word-meaning is not well documented in English sources, so we describe it by origin rather than gloss.
U.S. rank (2024)#11227 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Behati is a Herero girl's name from Namibia in Southern Africa. It reached wider notice through the Namibian model Behati Prinsloo. Its exact literal meaning is not well recorded in English references, so we note the origin rather than a firm gloss (said 'buh-HAH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, buoyed by the model's fame. Rare, Namibian, and softly musical.

Did you know? Behati is a Herero name from Namibia, carried into the spotlight by model Behati Prinsloo. English sources document the origin more than a precise word-meaning (said 'buh-HAH-tee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Behati — Herero/Namibian name; bearer Behati Prinsloo; meaning under-documented

Variations

BahatiBehatti

Nicknames

BeaHati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Behati mean?

Behati is a Herero name from Namibia; its exact word-meaning is not well documented, so we note the origin.

How do you pronounce Behati?

It's often said buh-HAH-tee /bəˈhɑː.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Behati a boy or girl name?

Behati is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Behati?

Behati is rare for girls in the U.S.

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