Bintu is a female name with origins in Africa, particularly among the Hausa people of Nigeria. The name Bintu means "daughter" or "girl" in the Hausa language. It is a popular name among the Hausa-speaking communities and has gained some recognition in other parts of the world as well. The pronunciation of Bintu is BIN-too (/bɪnˈtu/). A variation of this name is Binta. In recent years, Bintu has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States, with around 6 occurrences in 2017 and ranking at 14,106th place. Overall, Bintu carries a unique and culturally rich association for those seeking an African-inspired name for their baby girl.