Unisex name
Benu name meaning
“bamboo; bamboo flute”
Benu is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit veṇu, meaning bamboo or bamboo flute. That word appears as Benu in several South Asian languages. This connection explains the proposed meaning, although it is uncertain whether it accounts for every Indonesian use of the name.
What does Benu mean?
Bamboo; bamboo flute
In Indonesian: bambu; seruling bambu
Origin and cultural usage of Benu
May be linked to Sanskrit veṇu, 'bamboo, bamboo flute', which appears as Benu in several South Asian languages. This connection is uncertain for all Indonesian uses.
How to pronounce Benu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bənu/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔᮥ |
Is Benu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Benu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Benu ranks #514 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Benu
Famous people named Benu
- Benu Buloe · b. 1975
- Benu Isfadjar · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Benu
What is the meaning of Benu?
Benu means bamboo; bamboo flute. May be linked to Sanskrit veṇu, 'bamboo, bamboo flute', which appears as Benu in several South Asian languages. This connection is uncertain for all Indonesian uses.
Is Benu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Benu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Benu have?
Benu has 2 syllables (Be-nu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Benu?
Benu ranks #514 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Benu?
Notable people named Benu include Benu Buloe, Benu Isfadjar.
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