Benaya: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּנָיָה
Pronounced beh-nah-YAH
Meaning of Benaya
Benaya means "the Lord has built", a name of building and foundation. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was one of King David's mighty warriors and a man of great deeds. The name expresses courage and faith.
Beniah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he smote the two altar-hearths of Moab; he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.
בְּנָיָה בֶן־יְהוֹיָדָע בֶּן־אִישׁ־חַיִל רַב־פְּעָלִים מִן־קַבְצְאֵל הוּא הִכָּה אֵת שְׁנֵי אֲרִיאֵל מוֹאָב וְהוּא יָרַד וְהִכָּה אֶת־הָאֲרִי בְּתוֹךְ הַבּוֹר בְּיוֹם הַשָּׁלֶג׃
Benaya in Hebrew
Benaya is written בניה in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּנָיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- נNun
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 67 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has built
- Pronunciationbeh-nah-YAH
- Hebrewבניה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Benaya ranked #39 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (436 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2019 and 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 436 |
| 2023 | 41 | 431 |
| 2022 | 41 | 451 |
| 2021 | 34 | 511 |
| 2020 | 38 | 481 |
| 2019 | 34 | 527 |
| 2018 | 57 | 328 |
| 2017 | 56 | 336 |
| 2016 | 58 | 322 |
| 2015 | 67 | 267 |
| 2014 | 123 | 145 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Benaya
What does the name Benaya mean?
Benaya means "the Lord has built", a name of building and foundation. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was one of King David's mighty warriors and a man of great deeds. The name expresses courage and faith.
How do you pronounce Benaya?
Benaya is pronounced beh-nah-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Benaya in Hebrew?
Benaya is written בניה in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּנָיָה).
Is Benaya a biblical name?
Yes. Benaya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:22.
How popular is the name Benaya in Israel?
In 2024, Benaya ranked #39 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (436 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2019 and 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Benaya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בניה adds up to 67 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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