Quick answer
Benaiah is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "Yahweh has built".
Pronunciation: English /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