bin

How to say it

Meaning

son of — used only within proper names to show lineage, e.g. Ali bin Said.

Good to know

the female equivalent is binti, daughter of.

Examples

• Jina lake kamili ni Juma bin Ali.His full name is Juma bin Ali.
• Alijulikana kama bin Zaid.He was known as Son of Zaid.
• Watu wengi wa pwani hutumia bin katika majina yao.Many coastal people use bin in their names.