Banan
Banan is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The fingertips”.
| Meaning | The fingertips |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | بنان |
| Pronunciation | ba-NAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Banan
Banan, or Banān, means 'fingertips', from the root b-n-n. Arab poets have long used delicate fingertips as a picture of a woman's grace, often imagined with henna on the hands. The name is used for girls in Syria, Jordan, Iraq and the Gulf. One well-known bearer was Banan al-Tantawi, daughter of the Syrian scholar Ali al-Tantawi, and Banaan is another spelling.
Is Banan a Muslim name?
Banan is an Arabic girls' name used by Muslim families, and the word itself is in the Quran: 'Yes, We are able to restore even his fingertips' (Quran 75:4).
How popular is Banan?
It is used in Syria, Jordan, Iraq and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Banan
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Spellings and variants of Banan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Banan mean?
Banan means 'The fingertips'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Banan a Muslim name?
Banan is an Arabic girls' name used by Muslim families, and the word itself is in the Quran: 'Yes, We are able to restore even his fingertips' (Quran 75:4).
How do you pronounce Banan?
Banan is pronounced ba-NAAN.
Is Banan a boy or girl name?
Banan is usually a girl name.