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Behnam

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Behnam
PronunciationBih'nɑ:m
Gendermasculine
Origin
Word/namePersian
MeaningHonorable, distinguished, reputable, acclaimed
Region of originPersia

Behnam (Persian: بهنام) is an Iranian / Persian masculine given name or family name, which translates as "distinguished, honorable, reputable, or acclaimed".

The name is composed of two parts: bih (به, meaning "good" or "best") and nâm (نام, meaning "name or reputation").

The given name and surname is also found with Aramean people, from the name of the Christian martyr Mar Behnam. There exists a famous monastery of Saint Behnam in north Iraq. It is also a Hebrew translation of "Shem Tov" meaning "noble" in Hebrew.

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