Bandari

The name Bandari is derived from the Persian word 'bandar' (بندر), which means 'port' or 'harbor'. The suffix '-i' is a common Persian adjectival ending, indicating 'of' or 'related to'. Therefore, Bandari literally means 'of the port' or 'belonging to the harbor'.

While not a widely common given name, it is sometimes used, particularly in regions with historical ties to maritime trade or coastal communities. Its usage as a personal name is more often seen in its adjectival form to describe people or things associated with ports, such as 'Bandari music' or 'Bandari people' referring to those from port cities.