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Binta
How to Pronounce Binta
Pronounced BIN-tah /ˈbɪn.tɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Fula/Mandinka (West African), 'with God; a daughter' (linked to the Arabic bint, 'daughter')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Binta comes from the Fula and Mandinka peoples of West Africa — commonly given as 'with God; a daughter' (linked to the Arabic bint, 'daughter'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name across Senegal, the Gambia, and Mali (said 'BIN-tah'; nickname Binti).
In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, with-God-and-a-daughter at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Binta mean?
Binta is West African (Fula/Mandinka) for 'with God; a daughter' (linked to Arabic 'daughter'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Binta?
It's said BIN-tah /ˈbɪn.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Binta a boy or girl name?
Binta is a girl's name.
How popular is Binta?
Binta is a rare name in the U.S.