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Bano is a name and toponym used in several languages and cultures. As a feminine given name, it is found in parts of South Asia and in Persian-influenced communities, where it is often associated with meanings related to womanhood or nobility. In addition to its use as a first name, Bano also appears as a surname in diverse populations, without tying the name to a single ethnic or linguistic group.

Geographically, Bano is the name of multiple small settlements or localities in different countries. These places are typically rural and separate from one another, sharing only the common toponym rather than any historical or cultural linkage.

In cultural contexts, Bano may occur as a personal name in literature and media, or as part of longer names and titles in various languages. The spelling and pronunciation of the name vary with script and transliteration, and related forms such as Banu or Banū appear in other linguistic traditions.

Notable individuals bearing the name come from a range of fields, including politics, arts, and academia, reflecting the term’s broad geographic and cultural spread. Because Bano has multiple independent uses, encyclopedic references frequently treat it as a disambiguation term to guide readers to the specific meaning or locale of interest.

See also: Banu, Banū, Baño, and related transliterations.