Behati

Behati Meaning & Origin

About Behati
The name Behati is of African origin, specifically from the Ovambo people of Namibia. It is derived from the Oshiwambo word "Ombahati," which means "to be sorrowful" or "to be sad." Behati carries a sense of melancholy or sadness, reflecting the cultural significance of emotions and experiences within the Ovambo community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Behati are female.

Behati Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PHT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH0 HH EY1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/behati*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PHT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behati in Braille

Here's how to represent Behati in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Behati in braille

How to Spell the Name Behati in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Behati using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Behati in sign language

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