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Bintou

♀ Girl

Pronounced bin-TOO /bɪnˈtu/Medium

Meaning: From West African (Mandinka/Wolof) Bintou/Binta, linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'Medium

In 30 seconds: A cherished daughter: Bintou is a West African name tied to Arabic bint, 'daughter'. Warm, melodic, and rooted in family.
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Origin MediumWest African, Arabic
MeaningFrom West African (Mandinka/Wolof) Bintou/Binta, linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'
U.S. rank (2025)#6158 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bintou comes from West African naming (Mandinka, Wolof, and beyond), linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'. A widespread, affectionate name across the Sahel, it honors a cherished daughter.

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, daughter at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Bintou (Binta) is beloved across West Africa — Senegal, Mali, the Gambia — linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'; it celebrates a treasured girl.
Overall data confidence 72%
West African references — Bintou/Binta — etymology

Variations

BintaBintuBinta

Nicknames

Binta

Famous Bearers

  • ★Bintou Keita
    Malian diplomat who served as UN special representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bintou mean?

Bintou is a West African name linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'.

How do you pronounce Bintou?

It's said bin-TOO /bɪnˈtu/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bintou a boy or girl name?

Bintou is a girl's name.

How popular is Bintou?

Bintou is a rare name in the U.S.

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