Bnaya: meaning of the Hebrew name
בנייה
Pronounced bna-YA
Meaning of Bnaya
"God has built" - God builds and establishes. A biblical name borne by Benaiah the Pirathonite, one of King David's warriors.
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite;
אִיתַי בֶּן־רִיבַי מִגִּבְעַת בְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן בְּנָיָה הַפִּרְעָתֹנִי׃
Bnaya in Hebrew
Bnaya is written בנייה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- נNun
- יYod
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 77 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has built
- Pronunciationbna-YA
- Hebrewבנייה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Bnaya was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Bnaya
What does the name Bnaya mean?
"God has built" - God builds and establishes. A biblical name borne by Benaiah the Pirathonite, one of King David's warriors.
How do you pronounce Bnaya?
Bnaya is pronounced bna-YA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bnaya in Hebrew?
Bnaya is written בנייה in Hebrew.
Is Bnaya a biblical name?
Yes. Bnaya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:31.
What is the gematria of Bnaya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בנייה adds up to 77 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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