Banu (name)

This article is about a Persian name. For other uses, see Banu.
Banu
Pronunciation bânu
Gender Female
Language(s) Persian
Origin
Meaning "lady"

Banu (Persian: بانو bânu), is a Persian name for girls used in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and India. While in Afghanistan it translates to "lady", "princess" or "bride". in India it roughly translates to "little sister". In Turkey, it is a popular female name that refers to the original Persian word. Banu also apparently means "rays from the sun" in Telugu.

Notable figures, people, and institutions named Banu include:

See also

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