Gender: Male
Origin: African
Meaning: Happiness
Pronunciation: B AE N T UW
Popularity Rank: #33,879
The name Bantu is of African origin and means 'people'. It is commonly used to refer to the numerous ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa who speak Bantu languages.
The name Bantu is of African origin and means Happiness. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bantu is commonly found in South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia, and 37 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AE N T UW
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Bantu is recorded 1,019 times globally, ranking it as the 33,879th most common name worldwide.
Bantu is most prevalent in South Africa, with 551 occurrences, making it the 3,094th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Bantu is found among 1 in every 3387 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,094 | 1 : 4,256 |
| India | #2,595 | 1 : 3,387 |
| Saudi Arabia | #42,654 | 1 : 72,305 |
| United Arab Emirates | #15,871 | 1 : 28,432 |
| United States of America | #46,868 | 1 : 72,364 |
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