Behiye
Behiye is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiant, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Radiant, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Bahiyya |
| Arabic spelling | بهية |
| Pronunciation | beh-hee-YEH |
| Arabic root | ب ه و (b-h-w) — beauty, splendour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Behiye
Behiye is the Turkish form of Bahiyya, meaning radiant or beautiful. Turkish regularly turns the Arabic feminine -a into -e and a into e, as in Hatice from Khadīja. The name has a classic Ottoman feel and is used mostly by older generations in Turkey, as well as in the Balkans.
Is Behiye a Muslim name?
Yes. Behiye is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Bahiyya, meaning radiant.
Where is the name Behiye used?
Used in Turkey and among Turkish communities in the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Behiye mean?
Behiye means 'Radiant, beautiful'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Bahiyya.
Is Behiye a Muslim name?
Yes. Behiye is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Bahiyya, meaning radiant.
How do you write Behiye in Arabic?
Behiye is written بهية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Behiye?
Behiye is pronounced beh-hee-YEH.