Baani

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Pronounced BAH-nee /ˈbɑ.ni/High

Meaning: From Punjabi bani (Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice') — the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus (Gurbani)Medium

In 30 seconds: The Guru's own word: Baani is the Punjabi 'bani' — sacred utterance, the hymns at the heart of Sikh scripture. Devotional, melodic, and deeply meaningful.

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Origin HighPunjabi, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Punjabi bani (Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice') — the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus (Gurbani)

U.S. rank (2024)#3819 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 288

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Baani comes from Punjabi bani — from Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice' — the sacred utterances and hymns of the Sikh Gurus (Gurbani). A beloved devotional name in Sikh families, it joins sound and sanctity.

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi Sikh families. Rare, sacred-word at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Gurbani — 'the Guru's bani' — names the hymns of the Guru Granth Sahib, sung daily in gurdwaras worldwide; a daughter named Baani carries that sacred song.

Overall data confidence 80%

Sikh references — Gurbani/bani — etymology

Variations

BaniBanee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baani mean?

Baani is Punjabi for the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus, from Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice'.

How do you pronounce Baani?

It's said BAH-nee /ˈbɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Baani a boy or girl name?

Baani is mainly a girl's name.

How popular is Baani?

Baani is a rare name in the U.S., loved in Sikh families.