Boy name
Bani name meaning
“children, descendants; brave”
Bani is a masculine name commonly linked to two possible sources, Arabic and Balinese. In Arabic, banī is a form of banū, meaning “sons” or “descendants.” In Balinese, bani means “brave,” so the meaning of the name depends on which of these sources is intended.
What does Bani mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bani
In Arabic, banī is a form of banū, 'sons or descendants'. In Balinese, bani means 'brave', giving the name two possible sources.
Bani in Islam and the Quran
Bani does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بني) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 70.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Bani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Purwaka: beginning, opening or introduction
- Apriyanto: born in April
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Bani Hendriyanto Aji
Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
- Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
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Bani Malaka
Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Syahdan: then, afterward
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
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Bani Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Bani Afriansyah Yogie
Meaning of each word
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Afriansyah: king
- Yogie: yoga practitioner, spiritual aspirant
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How to pronounce Bani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bani/ |
| Arabic script | بني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮔᮤ |
Is Bani a boy’s name?
Yes, Bani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bani ranks #1,965 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bani
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Bani
- Bani Saksono
- Bani Sudardi · b. 1964
- Bani Yamin · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Bani
What is the meaning of Bani?
Bani means children, descendants; brave. In Arabic, banī is a form of banū, 'sons or descendants'. In Balinese, bani means 'brave', giving the name two possible sources.
Is Bani a boy’s name?
Yes, Bani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bani?
Bani is of Arabic and Balinese origin.
Is the name Bani in the Quran?
Bani does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بني) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 70.
How many syllables does Bani have?
Bani has 2 syllables (Ba-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Bani?
Bani ranks #1,965 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bani?
Some ideas: Bani Purwaka Apriyanto; Bani Hendriyanto Aji; Bani Malaka.
Famous people named Bani?
Notable people named Bani include Bani Saksono, Bani Sudardi, Bani Yamin.
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