About Benaissa
The surname Benaissa is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria. It is derived from the Arabic word "bin" or "ibn," meaning "son of," and the name "Aissa," which is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. Therefore, Benaissa can be interpreted to mean "son of Jesus" or "descendant of Jesus." It is likely that the surname originated from individuals who claimed descent from someone named Aissa or Jesus, either as a given name or as a religious title.
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