Name meaning
Bahmanyar
Boy's nameFars mənşəli
Friend of benevolent thought, well-intentioned.
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Name meaning and origin
Bahmanyar is a compound name of Persian origin, built from "bahman" and "yar". In Persian, "bahman" carries the meaning of benevolent thought, good intention and right-mindedness, while "yar" means friend, companion. Together the name is understood as "friend of benevolent thought", "well-intentioned".
In Azerbaijan this name is especially known through the medieval thinker Bahmanyar ibn Marzban and belongs to a family of classic Persian-origin names. The name carries shades of intelligence, wisdom and friendship. The name Bahmanyar does not appear directly in the Quran, but there is nothing forbidden about it from an Islamic viewpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 9
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Bəhmanyar
- Pronunciation
- bæh.mænˈjar
Notable people with this name
Bahmanyar ibn Mərzban
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Bahmanyar?
Bahmanyar is formed from "bahman" (benevolent thought) and "yar" (friend), and means "friend of good intention". It is of Persian origin.Is the name Bahmanyar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Bahmanyar does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint it has no prohibition.Is Bahmanyar a boy name or a girl name?
Bahmanyar is a boy name.