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Bani

Girl · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Maiden; a verse

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
BAH-nee
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning a built place or from Sanskrit meaning a verse or speech; also from Arabic meaning a girl.

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, Sanskrit, Arabic

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Israel, South Asia, Middle East

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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