Behnaz (Persian: بهناز) is a Persian feminine given name composed of the elements beh (به), meaning "good, excellent," and nāz (ناز), meaning "delight" or "comfort." Thus, the name Behnaz can be interpreted as "excellent delight" or "good comfort." It is a classic name in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities, reflecting the poetic and aesthetic values of Persian culture, where compound names with positive meanings are common.