Behn is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include:
- Aphra Behn (c. 1640–1689), English prolific dramatist
- Ari Behn (born 1972), Norwegian author, husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
- Hernan Behn, Puerto Rican businessman, brother of Sosthenes Behn
- Harry Behn (1898–1973), also known as Giles Behn, American screenwriter and children's author
- Jerry Behn (born 1954), American politician
- Sosthenes Behn (1882–1957), Puerto Rican businessman, brother of Hernan Behn
Famous quotes containing the word behn:
“Love in fantastic triumph sat,
Whilst bleeding hearts around him flowed,”
—Aphra Behn (1640–1689)
“But ‘twas from mine, he took desire,
Enough to undo the amorous world.”
—Aphra Behn (1640–1689)
“Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.”
—Aphra Behn (1640–1689)