Banaz
Kurdish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Banaz
Banaz is a Kurdish name derived from "ban" (meaning lord, chief, or leader) and the suffix "-az," making it signify "of the lord" or "lordly" in Kurdish linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Banaz is a Kurdish name derived from "ban" (meaning lord, chief, or leader) and the suffix "-az," making it signify "of the lord" or "lordly" in Kurdish linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used among Kurdish populations in Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran, with historical significance in Kurdish tribal and cultural contexts.
Banaz currently ranks #6,745 in the United States as a girl's name.
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