Banian may refer to:Bania (caste), Indian mercantile caste Banian Hospital, veterinary hospitals in pre-modern India Banian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Banian, Guinea Banian, Iran (disambiguation) Banyan (clothing), 18th century loose gown or coat for men Banyan merchants, historical merchants from India Banyan tree Baniyan, an undershirt or vest, primarily an Indian expression in several languages; the traditional wear for fishermen