Bekhti

Bekhti is a surname of North African origin, most commonly found among Algerian families and the wider Maghrebi diaspora. It is encountered in Algeria as well as in countries with Algerian immigration, such as France and parts of Europe. The name is treated primarily as a family name rather than a given name or place.

Notable people with the surname include Leïla Bekhti (born 1984), a French actress of Algerian descent. She has appeared in a variety of French and international films, including A Prophet (2009) and Tout ce qui brille (2010). Bekhti’s work has earned critical acclaim and multiple nominations and awards across national and international film ceremonies. Her career has contributed to the visibility of contemporary French cinema and its North African–French cultural nexus.