Gender: Female
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Sun
Pronunciation: B AE N UW
Popularity Rank: #5,674
Originally from Persian, Banu means 'lady' or 'princess'. It is a popular name in various cultures and carries connotations of royalty and nobility.
The name Banu is of Persian origin and means Sun. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Banu is commonly found in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and 70 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AE N UW
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Banu is recorded 10,120 times globally, ranking it as the 5,674th most common name worldwide.
Banu is most prevalent in Turkey, with 6,557 occurrences, making it the 504th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Banu is found among 1 in every 160 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #504 | 1 : 160 |
| Kazakhstan | #1,068 | 1 : 473 |
| Malaysia | #3,507 | 1 : 5,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,153 | 1 : 9,641 |
| India | #2,441 | 1 : 3,143 |
| Kuwait | #1,582 | 1 : 2,349 |
| Iraq | #5,311 | 1 : 4,902 |
| Italy | #6,852 | 1 : 6,570 |
| United States of America | #12,572 | 1 : 12,061 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4,790 | 1 : 6,679 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Banu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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