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Benaiah

“God has built”

buh-NY-uh Hebrew, Biblical origin 7 letters 3 syllables
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Benaiah

God has built

Hebrew, Biblical

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

God built Built by God

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

3

About this name

Benaiah is a strong Hebrew name meaning 'God has built'. In biblical history, Benaiah was one of King David's valiant mighty warriors.

Benaiah has a popularity score of 28 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced buh-NY-uh. It is traditionally associated with Judaism. It is associated with themes of Faith, Strength and Creation. Its listed personality traits are Brave, Loyal and Strong. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Ben and Benaniah.

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What does the name Benaiah mean?

The name Benaiah means "God has built."

What origin is the name Benaiah?

Benaiah has Hebrew and Biblical origins.

Is Benaiah a boy or girl name?

Benaiah is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Benaiah?

Benaiah is pronounced buh-NY-uh.

Is Benaiah popular?

Benaiah has a popularity score of 28 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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