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In all the world, Banu (Banu , Бану , بانو ) is a widespread mostly girly, but seldom masculine forename. The first name Banu is characteristic of Turkey, where it is quite a common feminine name, Kazakhstan, and Gambia, where it is quite a common boy's name. In absolute terms, the name is most common in India, Turkey, and Indonesia. More frequently, Banu is the last name as well as the forename.
VARIANT | COUNTRY |
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Banu | Romania, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Turkey |
Бану | Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan |
بانو | Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria |
באנו | Israel |
Banu is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Banu Goshasp , the character in Banu Goshasp Nama, daughter of Rostam and Banu Chichek , the Legendary heroine, Book of Dede Korkut.