Bani
Bani is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Sacred word, scripture”.
| Meaning | Sacred word, scripture |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਬਾਣੀ |
| Pronunciation | BAA-nee |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Bani
Bani comes from the Sanskrit vani, 'speech' or 'voice', and in Sikhism it refers to the sacred compositions of the Gurus, collectively called Gurbani. Naming a child Bani links her directly to the scripture of the Guru Granth Sahib. It is a short, modern-sounding name, used mainly for girls, and in Bengali the same word is used as a girl's name meaning 'voice'.
Is Bani a Sikh name?
Bani is a Sikh name meaning the Gurus' sacred words; Sikh girls bearing it add Kaur.
How popular is Bani?
Increasingly popular among Sikh families.
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Spellings and variants of Bani
Names similar to Bani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bani mean?
Bani means 'Sacred word, scripture'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Bani a Sikh name?
Bani is a Sikh name meaning the Gurus' sacred words; Sikh girls bearing it add Kaur.
How do you pronounce Bani?
Bani is pronounced BAA-nee.
Is Bani a boy or girl name?
Bani is usually a girl name.