Globally, Batanai (Batanai 
) is a rare male forename. The first name Batanai is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Zimbabwe, where it is a rare male name. Much less frequently, Batanai is the last name as well as the forename.
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| Batanai | Zimbabwe, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, India |
| batanai moyo researcher |
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| batanai mashingaidze graduate of Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School in 2016, ZW |
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