Benaiah

Benaiah Meaning & Origin

About Benaiah
The name Benaiah is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew words "ben" meaning "son" and "yah" referring to the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. Therefore, the name Benaiah can be interpreted as "son of Yahweh" or "Yahweh has built." In the Bible, Benaiah is mentioned as a valiant warrior and a loyal servant of King David, known for his bravery and accomplishments. The name Benaiah is often associated with strength, courage, and divine protection.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Benaiah are male.

Benaiah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -21.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH0 N AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/benaiah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benaiah in Braille

Here's how to represent Benaiah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Benaiah in braille

How to Spell the Name Benaiah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Benaiah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Benaiah in sign language

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