Banu

The first name Banu, which is used for women, comes from the Persian term bânu (بانو), meaning 'lady'. This designation stands for 'the lady' or 'the respected woman'. Banu is particularly widespread in the Persian cultural sphere as well as in Turkey.

What does the name Banu mean?

The female first name Banu has its roots in the Persian word bânu (بانو), which means 'lady', and stands for 'the lady' or 'the respected woman'. The name is particularly common in the Persian region and in Turkey. Notable bearers include the Turkish-Croatian actress Banu Alkan and the Turkish author and journalist Banu Avar.

Where does the name Banu come from?

The name Banu is of Persian origin and means 'the lady' or 'the respected woman'. The Persian word bânu (بانو) means 'lady'. The languages in which this name occurs are Iranian, Persian, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Banu?

The pronunciation of Banu is soft and two-syllable. It is rendered as 'Ba-nu' [ˈbaːnu] and begins with an open A sound that has a warm quality. The long U sound in the second syllable gives the name depth and calm. Overall, Banu sounds round and harmonious - simple, gentle, and melodically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Banu is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,107th among the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 140 times, placing it 1,983rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Banu ranks 2,164th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bambu / Bambusbär / Ban Ban / Banie / Banum / Banungi / Banungie / Banuschka / Banush / Banusum / Bennu / Bünsch

Famous people

• Banu Alkan (actress, singer, former model)
• Banu Avar (writer)
• Banu Musa (astronomer)
• Meric Banu Yenal (basketball player)