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Banu (name) means a surname found in South Asian, Bengali, and Romanian traditions, in the first case ultimately from a Persian word for "lady". Example: “Banu is a common surname in Bangladesh.”

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A surname found in South Asian, Bengali, and Romanian traditions, in the first case ultimately from a Persian word for "lady".

"Banu is a common surname in Bangladesh."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Plural: Banus

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Etymology

* As an Islamic surname (Indian subcontinent), from Hindustani (Hindi बानू, बानो (bānū, bāno) / Urdu بانو (bānū, bānō)), from Persian بانو (bānū, bānō, “lady”), variant of Bano. * Borrowed from Bengali বানু (banu), a surname predominantly found in Bangladesh and West Bengal, probably related to the above. * Borrowed from Romanian Banu, from the medieval title ban; see Ban.

Origin: Persian

Rhymes for Banu

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What does “Banu” mean?

The word “Banu” means a surname found in South Asian, Bengali, and Romanian traditions, in the first case ultimately from a Persian word for "lady".

How do you use “Banu” in a sentence?

Here is “Banu” used in a sentence: “Banu is a common surname in Bangladesh.”

What part of speech is “Banu”?

“Banu” is a name.

What is the meaning of Banu?

"Banu" (name) means a surname found in South Asian, Bengali, and Romanian traditions, in the first case ultimately from a Persian word for "lady".

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