Boy name
Bana name meaning
“arrow”
Bana is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit bāṇa, meaning “arrow.” This meaning follows the name’s Sanskrit derivation. Beyond its use as a word for an arrow, bāṇa also occurs as a personal name and as a literary name in Indian tradition.
What does Bana mean?
Arrow
In Indonesian: anak panah
Origin and cultural usage of Bana
In its Sanskrit derivation, Bana comes from bāṇa, meaning arrow. The word also occurs as a personal and literary name in Indian tradition.
Name combinations with Bana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bana: arrow
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Meaning of each word
- Bana: arrow
- Nugraha: grace, a gracious gift
- Juniawan: associated with June
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Bana Negoro
Meaning of each word
- Bana: arrow
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Meaning of each word
- Sukmo: soul, spirit
- Bana: arrow
- Tara: star in the sky
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Bana Novendra
Meaning of each word
- Bana: arrow
- Novendra: associated with November
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Bana Sosrodjojo Prastyo
Meaning of each word
- Bana: arrow
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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How to pronounce Bana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮔ |
Is Bana a boy’s name?
Yes, Bana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bana ranks #2,751 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bana
Famous people named Bana
- Bana Goerbana Kartasasmita · b. 1937
FAQ about the name Bana
What is the meaning of Bana?
Bana means arrow. In its Sanskrit derivation, Bana comes from bāṇa, meaning arrow. The word also occurs as a personal and literary name in Indian tradition.
Is Bana a boy’s name?
Yes, Bana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bana?
Bana is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Bana have?
Bana has 2 syllables (Ba-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Bana?
Bana ranks #2,751 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bana?
Some ideas: Bana Atmo Galang; Bana Nugraha Juniawan; Bana Negoro.
Famous people named Bana?
Notable people named Bana include Bana Goerbana Kartasasmita.
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