Banu

Banu بَنُ is a girl name meaning “princess, lady and miss.” Of Arabic and Persian origin, the name carries a rich multilingual heritage. It comes from the Arabic root أ-م-ر (a-m-r), denoting command/leadership. It represents honour, nobility, and the aspiration for an upright life. A distinctive and uncommon choice, it offers a unique identity grounded in Islamic heritage.

Its Persian heritage lends a poetic, lyrical quality often found in Persianate naming traditions. It carries the timeless values that Muslim families seek to instill through meaningful naming.