Bintou

The girl's name Bintou is primarily common in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and Niger.

What does the name Bintou mean?

Bintou, a female first name, can be translated as "the powerful beauty" or "the powerful beautiful one." There is also a connection to the name Binti, which has Arabic origins and is derived from the term bint (بِنْت) for "child," "daughter," or "girl." In this context, the name could also take on the meaning of "my daughter" or "my girl." Furthermore, Bintou is the name of an African goddess. A common variant is Bintu.

Where does the name Bintou come from?

Bintou is an African female first name that carries the meaning "the powerful beauty" or "the powerful beautiful one." The name is composed of the Arabic word bint, which means "child," "daughter," or "girl." It is used in various African languages, including Gambian and West African.

How do you pronounce Bintou?

The pronunciation of Bintou is pleasant and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is pronounced as "Bin-tou" [bĩˈtuː] or [bɪnˈtuː]. A short I sound connects with a long U at the end. The nasal connection "-n-" provides a gentle middle. The elongated final vowel gives the name depth and resonance, making Bintou sound warm, soft, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Bintou enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2021 when it reached 1,584th place. Over the last ten years, Bintou has been chosen as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,351st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,604th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bibi / Bina / Binny

Famous people

• Bintou Dieme (French basketball player)