Besen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Besen

What is the meaning of the name Besen ?

The baby name Besen is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbeɪsən/ (BAY-sen); German: /ˈbeːzən/ (BAY-zen).

Besen is German, Turkish in Origin.

Besen is a rare given name most often traced to German, from Middle High German besen, “broom.” As a surname it arose metonymically or occupationally (cf. Besenbinder, “broom-maker”), and modern first-name use typically reflects the broader trend of adopting surnames as given names. In symbolism, the broom suggests clearing away the old and marking fresh beginnings - an appealing association for a child’s name. The name appears in Central European records chiefly as a family name, with sporadic contemporary given-name use in German-speaking countries and the diaspora.

In Jewish/Ashkenazi contexts, Besen also occurs as a surname sometimes explained via Hebrew bosem/bosemim, “spice, fragrance,” giving the alternative sense of pleasant aroma. Variants and near-spellings include Bessen and Beson; short forms such as Bez or Ben may be used informally. Common pronunciations are BAY-zen in German and BEH-zen in English. The name is used for any gender.

⚙ Besen is a rare find. There are only 17 recorded uses of it in our data, from 5 countries.