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bindi

bindi

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A female first name used especially in Australia
  • proper noun
  • Australian
translation icon : Bindi
  • Bindi is a popular name for girls in Australia and has gained recognition in various communities.
  • Bindi Irwin
  • Terri and Bindi
  • Bindi the Jungle

Examples

  • When I asked her about her name, she smiled and said, 'Yes, my name is Bindi!'

  • Bindi Babes. Narinder Dhami, narrated by Nina Wadia. Listening Library. 4 cassettes. 1-4000-8538-1.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Bloody...Bindi!

    Dark Harvest III: Skarecrow (2004)

  • I also agree with the comment that was made about it being sort of 'acceptable' to wear something (e.g., a Bindi) as long as you took the time to research it and actually find out what its original meaning is.

    Blog text (8)

  • The immigrants assimilated with the local populations, a mixture of Kete, Bindi, and Bindji, and groups of pygmoid peoples, and also pushed villages westward.

    Academic text (1999)

  • In 1980, I traveled north from Bafodea to Guinea via Bindi, Mamou, Labe, and Futa Djallon, returning through Conakry.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In her new class, she met another girl also named Bindi, and they quickly became friends.

Surface Forms

bindi main

Etymology

Bindi as a given name in Australia probably comes from the same word bindu meaning 'point' or 'spot', so the name feels like a short, bright 'spot' or mark. That's why Bindi is a friendly, memorable name that suggests a small bright presence.