Banu

Banu Meaning & Origin

About Banu
The surname Banu is of Persian origin and is commonly found in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. It is derived from the Persian word "banu" which means "lady" or "princess." The surname Banu is often used as a prefix to female given names, indicating a noble or royal lineage. It signifies a family's connection to nobility or high social status, reflecting a historical tradition of using titles to denote rank and honor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Banu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Banu: 556
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Banu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N UW0
🌐 IPA
/banu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banu in Braille

Here's how to represent Banu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Banu in braille

How to sign the name Banu using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Banu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Banu in sign language

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