Baani or Bani?
Two spellings, side by side.
Baani and Bani are two spellings of the same sound. Baani is listed with the meaning "Sacred utterance — in Sikh tradition, Baani (Bani) refers specifically to the hymns and compositions of the Gurus recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib" and Bani with "Vanisaraswati; goddess saraswati; words; sayings of the guru". Baani is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Baani | Bani |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sacred utterance — in Sikh tradition, Baani (Bani) refers specifically to the hymns and compositions of the Gurus recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib. | Vanisaraswati; goddess saraswati; words; sayings of the guru |
| Origin | Punjabi | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | ਬਾਣੀ | बानी |
| Say it | Baa-ni | Ba-ni |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Baani and Bani
Is Baani or Bani more common?
Baani is more often searched and saved on this site; Bani is also used.
Do Baani and Bani mean the same?
Baani: "Sacred utterance — in Sikh tradition, Baani (Bani) refers specifically to the hymns and compositions of the Gurus recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib". Bani: "Vanisaraswati; goddess saraswati; words; sayings of the guru".
How do you say Baani?
In parts: Baa-ni. Bani is said the same way.
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