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Bisan

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Pronounced bee-SAHN /biːˈsɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Bisan is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name — a variant spelling of Besan — linked to the ancient town of Bisan/Beisan and to orchards and gardens. A green, place-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: A green, place-rooted Arabic name: Bisan (also Besan) evokes orchards and gardens (said 'bee-SAHN').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBisan is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name — a variant spelling of Besan — linked to the ancient town of Bisan/Beisan and to orchards and gardens. A green, place-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8447 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519892025

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

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

Variations

BesanBeesan

Nicknames

BisSanni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bisan mean?

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

How do you pronounce Bisan?

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

Is Bisan a boy or girl name?

Bisan is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bisan?

Bisan is rare for girls in the U.S.

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