Bintu
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
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About the name Bintu
The name 'Bintu' means "daughter" in Arabic, derived from the root word *bint* (بنت).
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Etymology
The name 'Bintu' means "daughter" in Arabic, derived from the root word *bint* (بنت). It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly in West Africa (e.g., Sierra Leone, Gambia) as a given name, often reflecting familial naming traditions rather than specific historical figures.
Bintu currently ranks #14,424 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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