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بنو

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of 'sons' or 'descendants' in a familial and tribal context. It extends to the idea of building, founding, or establishing something, often in a metaphorical sense of lineage or creation. The root can also refer to specific tribes or groups.

Derived headwords

بَنُوnoun
  1. 1.
    sonsboth

    The male offspring of a person, used in both literal and extended familial senses.

  2. 2.
    descendantsboth

    Offspring or lineage, referring to the continuation of a family or tribe through generations.

  3. 3.
    tribe/clanboth

    A group of people descended from a common ancestor, often used as a proper noun for specific tribal divisions.

بَنِي سَعْدname
  1. 1.
    Banu Sa'dboth

    A specific Arab tribe, known for its historical significance and association with certain regions and events.

بَنِي مَالِكname
  1. 1.
    Banu Malikboth

    A tribal name, referring to a lineage or clan within the broader Arab tribal structure.

Parallel reading

بنو سعدم، كجعفر، من بني مالك بن حنظلة، أو الميم زائدة.
Banu Sa'd, like Ja'far, from Banu Malik bin Hanzalah, or the 'mim' is extra.