Benay

Benay Meaning & Origin

About Benay
The name "Benay" is of Hebrew origin and is typically used as a feminine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Bina," which means "understanding" or "insight." As such, the name "Benay" carries the meaning of being wise, perceptive, and having a deep understanding of things. It is a name that symbolizes intelligence and the ability to comprehend complex matters.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Benay are female.

Benay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/benay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benay in Braille

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

The name Benay in braille

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

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

The name Benay in sign language

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