Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts בְּנָיָה(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /bə.ˈnaɪ̯.ə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Hebrew name בְּנָיָה (Benaya) meaning "Yahweh has built", derived from בָּנָה (bana) meaning "to build" and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of numerous Old Testament characters.

Related Names

Rootsbana + Yahweh
Other Languages & CulturesBenaya(Biblical Hebrew)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024