Bindu is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'drop' or 'a small round bead'. It is often used as a nickname for longer names such as Bindumati and Bindushree. In some cultures, it may also be used as a unisex name. The name Bindu is popular in countries like India, Nepal, and among the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Bindu experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in 1972-74 and 1980-81, followed by a decline until 1983.