Irish girl name
Banba Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Banba means poetic name for ireland. Old Irish name of a goddess of the land, used as a poetic name for Ireland.
Banba is one of the three goddess-sisters, with Ériu and Fódla, who in the Book of Invasions each asked the Milesians to name the island after her. Of the three, Ériu won, but Banba lives on as a poetic name for Ireland and appears in old verse and in the names of Irish societies and publications. As a given name it is rare, short and easy to say, with a soft, open sound. It suits families who want a link to the land itself, and it pairs well with other mythic names such as Fódla or Danu.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Banba
Banbha
Banba popularity: Ireland vs the US
Banba does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Banba mean?
Banba means "poetic name for ireland". Old Irish name of a goddess of the land, used as a poetic name for Ireland.
How do you pronounce Banba?
Banba is pronounced BAN-ba.
What is the origin of Banba?
Banba is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a goddess of the land, used as a poetic name for Ireland.