بهزاد

Behzad

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Behzad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Well-born, of noble birth”.

MeaningWell-born, of noble birth
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingبهزاد
Pronunciationbeh-ZAHD
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Behzad

Behzad joins beh, 'good', and zād, 'born', meaning well-born or of noble descent. Kamāl al-Dīn Behzād (15th–16th century) of Herat was the most celebrated miniature painter of the Persian tradition, which made the name famous across Iran, Afghanistan and Mughal India. It remains popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Is Behzad a Muslim name?

Behzad is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is not Arabic but has a positive meaning and a long Islamic-era history.

Where is the name Behzad used?

Common in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan; Bekhzod in Uzbekistan.

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Spellings and variants of Behzad

BahzadBehzaadBekhzod

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Behzad mean?

Behzad means 'Well-born, of noble birth'. It comes from Persian.

Is Behzad a Muslim name?

Behzad is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is not Arabic but has a positive meaning and a long Islamic-era history.

How do you write Behzad in Arabic?

Behzad is written بهزاد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Behzad?

Behzad is pronounced beh-ZAHD.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.