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Besan

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Pronounced bee-SAHN /biːˈsɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Besan (also Bisan) is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name. It is linked to the ancient town of Bisan/Beisan and carries connotations of orchards and gardens — a green, place-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A green, place-rooted Arabic name: Besan (Bisan) evokes orchards and gardens (said 'bee-SAHN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBesan (also Bisan) is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name. It is linked to the ancient town of Bisan/Beisan and carries connotations of orchards and gardens — a green, place-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11235 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420082024

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

Besan (also Bisan) is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name connected to the historic town of Bisan/Beisan and to the imagery of orchards and gardens. It reads as a place-and-nature name in Levantine tradition (said 'bee-SAHN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, Palestinian, and green.

Did you know? Besan, also spelled Bisan, is an Arabic and Palestinian name tied to the ancient town of Bisan and to orchards and gardens — a gently green, rooted choice (said 'bee-SAHN').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Besan — Arabic/Palestinian name; variant Bisan; town of Bisan / orchard imagery

Variations

BisanBeesan

Nicknames

BesSanni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Besan mean?

Besan (also Bisan) is an Arabic/Palestinian name tied to the town of Bisan and to orchards and gardens.

How do you pronounce Besan?

It's often said bee-SAHN /biːˈsɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Besan a boy or girl name?

Besan is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Besan?

Besan is rare for girls in the U.S.

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