Meaning and history
Banu is a Persian feminine name and honorific meaning “lady,” “princess,” or “noblewoman.” It spread widely through Persian cultural influence into Turkish, Azerbaijani, Urdu, and other languages, sometimes appearing as the second element of a compound name. It is distinct from Arabic banū, meaning “sons of” or “children of,” despite identical Latin spelling. Notable bearers include Turkish actor and singer Banu Alkan and Turkish visual artist Banu Cennetoğlu.
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20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Banu, ranking #14,942 among girls.