Honorific-derived Female Name
Banu
BAH-noo
Pronunciation: BAH-noo
سيدة، أميرة
Girl
Origin
Persian / Persianate Islamic
Meaning
Lady; noblewoman; princess (Persian honorific used as a feminine name or name-element)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Banu.
Banu is a Persian / Persianate Islamic name commonly explained as Lady; noblewoman; princess (Persian honorific used as a feminine name or name-element). It is often grouped with Honorific-derived Female Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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