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Gender: Male Meaning of Behan: "bee" Origin of Behan: Irish

The name Behan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "bee". Behan and is often added to lists like Names with Animal Meanings and discussed in our forums with posts like "Picky Parents BNG".

From the experts:

An Anglicized derivative of the Gaelic name Beatha, meaning "life," best known as the surname of Irish playwright Brendan Behan.

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Brendan Behan, Irish playwright

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Nicknames & Variations for Behan

Beathán, Beachán

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