Behan

The surname Behan is of Irish descent. The meaning of Behan is 'bee'. The Gaelic name O Beachain, coming from the word Beach, is where the Irish name Behan came from. The personal name Beathán, derived from the Gaelic word Beatha, which means life, was also anglicized. The O'Behans were known primarily as a literary family and originally hailed from the intersection of the counties of Kildare, Offaly, and Laois. The origin of the surname Behan may be traced back to County Kerry, which was formerly known as County Desmond (14th–17th centuries), in the Munster province of southwest Ireland, where the family had its ancestral home. With an estimated 2,487 bearers in the United States, the surname Behan ranks as the 14,123rd most common. Behan's numerology value is three, which indicates that people named Behan are expressive, very sociable, fun-loving, inventive, artistic, and career-oriented. Their strong character is reflected by the name Behan. Behan is gifted with magic and has a lot of imagination. Behan loves art and is very laid back and social. High on their own worth, [people named Behan go out of their way to attract others' attention. They have outgoing personality and good social skills which helps them in making friends and creating a strong network. They are very enthused and have a natural talent for inspiring people who are feeling discouraged to advance in life. Famous bearers of Behan include Irish poet Brendan Francis Aidan Behan, Irish singer-songwriter Dominic Behan, Irish actress Helen Behan, American baseball player Charles Frederick Petie Behan, Irish artist Beatrice Behan and Irish footballer William Behan.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

bee

Origin

Irish

Numerology

B is for bestow, as you give so much.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

H is for hope, the encouragement you give.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Behan lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Behan

• Brendan Behan Irish playwright