Bahman

Bahman (بهمن) is a contemporary Persian first name for boys that has its origin in the Avestan name Vohu Manah. Translated, it means 'the good spirit' or 'the good-natured person.'

What does the name Bahman mean?

Bahman (بهمن) is a contemporary Persian boy's name that traces back to the Avestan name Vohu Manah. Its direct translation is 'the good spirit' or 'the good-natured person.' The origin lies in the Avestan components vohu, meaning 'good,' and manah, which stands for 'thought,' 'spirit,' or 'temperament.'

Where does the name Bahman come from?

The name Bahman is a masculine first name that comes from Old Persian and Avestan and carries the meaning 'the good spirit.'

How do you pronounce Bahman?

The pronunciation of Bahman: The name is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Bah-man' [ˈbaː.man], combining an open initial syllable with a gentle ending. The '-man' provides a stable, slightly carrying final note, giving the name a certain grounding. Overall, Bahman conveys a calm, present, and solid impression – clearly structured and with a factual, reliable aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Bahman is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Bahman has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, which catapults it to 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Worldwide, Bahman has different rankings in the name charts of various countries.