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Benaiah
Benaiah is a common name in the Torah, but its most famous bearer is one of King David's soldiers. This Benaiah proclaimed David's son, Solomon, king and served as the chief of his army. This Hebrew name is traditionally used for boys, with Ben being an easy nickname. Benaiah means "Yahweh builds" and comes from the root verb bana, meaning "to build." The second part of the name comes from the word Yah, which refers to Yahweh, or god. This name will be especially meaningful if you hold your faith close to your heart and believe baby to be a perfect blessing.
Hebrew
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Strong
- Determined
- Faithful
- Courageous
Compatibility
Benaiah pairs well with classic and biblical sibling names like Isaac and Abigail. As a middle name, it adds a strong and meaningful touch to any combination. Culturally, Benaiah fits in well with Hebrew or Christian naming traditions.
Strong
Determined
Faithful
Courageous
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Benaiah ben Jehoiada
Biblical Figure
Born: January 1, 1970 · Israel
Benaiah Shilo
Singer
Born: March 23, 1984 · Nigeria
Benaiah Trudell
Actor
Born: September 17, 1990 · United States
Benaiah King
Athlete
Born: July 11, 1995 · Jamaica
Benaiah Yongo-Bure
Scientist
Born: November 30, 1978 · Kenya
Benaiah M'Carthy
Artist
Born: May 8, 1982 · Canada
Similar Names
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Tranquil, abundance, his gift
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Gift of Jehovah
Pearl
Pearl
Maximo
Greatest
Beckett
Beehive, bee cottage
Melanie
Black or dark skinned
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Benaiah Original form
- בְּנָיָה Hebrew
- Arabic
- Devanagari
- Benaia Portuguese variant
- Japanese
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Georgian
- Russian
- Korean
Cultural Adaptations
- بنياه (Bunyāh) Arabic
- बेनैयाह (Benaiyah) Devanagari
- ベナイヤ (Benaiya) Japanese
- 贝拿雅 (Bèináyǎ) Chinese (Simplified)
- ბენაია (Benaĭa) Georgian
- Бенаия (Benaia) Russian
- 베나야 (Benaya) Korean
Frequently Asked Questions about Benaiah
- What does Benaiah mean?
- Yahweh builds
- What is the origin of Benaiah?
- Benaiah has Hebrew origins.
- Is Benaiah popular?
- Benaiah has been viewed 52 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Benaiah?
- Similar names include Shiloh, Zebediah, Pearl, Maximo, Beckett.
- How do you pronounce Benaiah?
- Benaiah is pronounced buh-NAY-uh.
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