The baby name Banou is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced bah-NOO (IPA: /bɑːˈnuː/).
Banou is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Banou is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced bah-NOO (IPA: /bɑːˈnuː/).
Banou is Persian in Origin.
Banou is a feminine given name of Persian origin, from bānū (بانُو/بانو), meaning “lady” or “noblewoman.” For centuries it functioned as an honorific addressing women of status and as a general term of respect, then evolved into a standalone personal name. The French-influenced spelling Banou reflects the long Persian ū; other transliterations appear across the Persianate world.
In Iran and neighboring regions it appears both alone and in compounds, and the imperial title Shahbanu (“empress”) preserved its prestige in modern times. Usage spread through Persian cultural influence to Turkey (as Banu), Azerbaijan, Kurdish areas, and the Urdu/Hindi sphere, where Bano or Banoo is frequent in combinations (e.g., Gulbano, Mehrbano). Variants include Banu, Bano, Banoo, Bānū and compound forms such as Shahbanu and Dilbanu. Not to be confused with Arabic Banū (“sons of”), Banou consistently conveys dignity, refinement, and feminine nobility.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,109 | 20 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,148 | 29 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Banou is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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