Behdokht
/B-EH-HH-D-AA-K-T/
Good or noble daughter, a Persian compound of beh (good, better, fine) and dokht (daughter). The element beh appears across old Iranian names to signal virtue and excellence, so the name simply and warmly wishes that the girl be good, worthy and a credit to her line.
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Yes — Behdokht is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Good or noble daughter, a Persian compound of beh (good, better, fine) and dokht (daughter). The element beh appears across old Iranian names to signal virtue and excellence, so the name simply and warmly wishes that the girl be good, worthy and a credit to her line.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Behdokht is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Good or noble daughter, a Persian compound of beh (good, better, fine) and dokht (daughter). The element beh appears across old Iranian names to signal virtue and excellence, so the name simply and warmly wishes that the girl be good, worthy and a credit to her line." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Behdokht is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Behdokht carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Behdokht's baby portrait →What does Behdokht's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Behdokht resonates in either tradition.
Behdokht's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Behdokht's full reading →
Does Behdokht go with your family's names?
Behdokht breaks into 7 sounds: /B-EH-HH-D-AA-K-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Behdokht sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Behdokht beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Behdokht — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Behdokht
What does the name Behdokht mean?
Behdokht means "Good or noble daughter, a Persian compound of beh (good, better, fine) and dokht (daughter). The element beh appears across old Iranian names to signal virtue and excellence, so the name simply and warmly wishes that the girl be good, worthy and a credit to her line.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Behdokht a boy or girl name?
Behdokht is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Behdokht?
Behdokht is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Behdokht a Muslim name?
Yes. Behdokht is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Behdokht mean in Persian?
Behdokht originates from Persian, where it means "Good or noble daughter, a Persian compound of beh (good, better, fine) and dokht (daughter). The element beh appears across old Iranian names to signal virtue and excellence, so the name simply and warmly wishes that the girl be good, worthy and a credit to her line.."
What are common nicknames for Behdokht?
Common short forms of Behdokht include Behi, Behd.
What is the numerology of Behdokht?
Behdokht has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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