Indian name meaning
Banu
♀ GirlBa·nu · 2 syllables
A lady; a princess; a bride
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| B | a | n | u |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 6 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Banu carries the name number 5.
About the name Banu
Banu is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lady; a princess; a bride.”
Spoken aloud it is Ba·nu — 2 syllables. Banu is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Banu mean?
Banu means “A lady; a princess; a bride.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Banu a boy or a girl name?
Banu is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Banu?
Banu is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Banu?
Banu has 2 syllables and is said as Ba·nu.
What is the numerology number of the name Banu?
In the Chaldean system, Banu has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Banu a common name in India?
Banu appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Banu?
For a brother to Banu, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Babar, Parvez, Taj or Arbaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Banu?
Shantanu, Bhanu, Manu or Tanu share Banu's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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