Behnam ( fa, بهنام) is an Iranian /
Persian masculine given name or
family name
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full 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").
Persian masculine given names
{{name-stub