Girl • Modern Tamil
Banu
பனு
Signature Meaning
Banu is a short, feminine name often associated with qualities of grace and warmth. In several South Asian and Persian contexts it is commonly interpreted to mean 'lady' or 'noble woman.' Its use among Tamil speakers likely carries those general connotations, though specific local origins or nuances may vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Panu/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 14 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
B(2) + A(1) + N(5) + U(6) = 14
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 11 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likePAH-noo
Tamil syllablesப-னு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./panu/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
BaanuBanooBaanoo