Bintu
Bintu is a Muslim girl name of West African, from Arabic origin, meaning “A daughter”.
| Meaning | A daughter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | West African, from Arabic |
| Written as | بنت |
| Pronunciation | BIN-too |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Bintu
Bintu grew out of the Arabic word bint, meaning daughter. It is a familiar girls' name across West Africa, heard often in The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as well as in northern Nigeria. In some families it also works as a shortened version of a longer name such as Bintu Fatima. French-speaking countries usually spell it Bintou, and Binta is another closely related form.
Is Bintu a Muslim name?
Bintu is a Muslim name from West Africa, drawn from the Arabic bint, daughter.
How popular is Bintu?
Common in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal and northern Nigeria, with Bintou as the French spelling.
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Spellings and variants of Bintu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bintu mean?
Bintu means 'A daughter'. It is of West African, from Arabic origin.
Is Bintu a Muslim name?
Bintu is a Muslim name from West Africa, drawn from the Arabic bint, daughter.
How do you pronounce Bintu?
Bintu is pronounced BIN-too.
Is Bintu a boy or girl name?
Bintu is usually a girl name.