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Behzad

♂ Boy

Pronounced beh-ZAHD /bɛˈzɑːd/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Behzad, 'noble; well-born; of good birth' (beh, 'good; better,' + zad, 'born'). Kamal ud-Din Behzad was a master miniaturist. A refined heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A refined Persian name: Behzad means 'noble; well-born' (said 'beh-ZAHD'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian Behzad, 'noble; well-born; of good birth' (beh, 'good; better,' + zad, 'born'). Kamal ud-Din Behzad was a master miniaturist. A refined heritage name.
U.S. rank (2018)#10940 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Behzad comes from the Persian for 'noble; well-born,' from beh ('good') and zad ('born'). Tied to the great miniaturist Behzad, it is elegant and rare in the U.S. (said 'beh-ZAHD').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, refined, and elegant.

Did you know? Behzad is Persian for 'noble; well-born' (beh, 'good,' + zad, 'born') — and recalls Kamal ud-Din Behzad, a master of Persian miniature painting — a refined heritage name (said 'beh-ZAHD').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Behzad — Persian 'noble; well-born'; miniaturist Behzad

Variations

BehzodBezhadBehzaad

Nicknames

BehZad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Behzad mean?

Behzad is Persian for 'noble; well-born' (beh, 'good,' + zad, 'born'). The miniaturist Kamal ud-Din Behzad bore it.

How do you pronounce Behzad?

It's said beh-ZAHD /bɛˈzɑːd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Behzad a boy or girl name?

Behzad is a boy's name.

How popular is Behzad?

Behzad is a rare name in the U.S.

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