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BoyPronounced English /bə.ˈnaɪ̯.ə/

Benaiah

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has built".

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Benaiah is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "Yahweh has built".

Pronunciation: English /bə.ˈnaɪ̯.ə/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
MeaningYahweh has built
PronunciationEnglish /bə.ˈnaɪ̯.ə/

Meaning and history

This name comes 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.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: בְּנָיָה