Binu

Binu is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “Be-new-min.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Binu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“Be-new-min”
Also spelled
Ben

About the name Binu

Binu belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “Be-new-min” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ben.

In the United States, Binu first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4190 in 1978, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Binu in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#4190 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Total since 1880
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Binu mean?

Binu means “Be-new-min” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Binu a boy or girl name?

Binu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Binu?

Binu comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition. It is also spelled Ben.

How popular is the name Binu?

Binu first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #4190 in 1978, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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