Unisex name
Binan name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Binan is a two-syllable given name used for both girls and boys in Turkish. Its Turkish components are bin, meaning a thousand, and an-, meaning to remember or commemorate. Similar names include Benan, meaning fingers or fingertips, and Biran, meaning one moment or a brief instant.
The name Binan at a glance
Syllables
Bi · nan
2 syllables · 5 letters · /binan/
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Parts of the name
- bin“a thousand” · Turkish
- an-“to remember, commemorate” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryWiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Binan: language and spelling facts
The name Binan contains bin, an-.
How to pronounce Binan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /binan/ |
Is Binan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Binan is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Binan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Binan
FAQ about the name Binan
Is Binan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Binan is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Binan have?
Binan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Binan?
Binan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm05295 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake