Benaiah
Benaiah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has built”.
| Meaning | God has built |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | בְּנָיָה |
| Pronunciation | beh-NAI-uh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Benaiah
Benaiah comes from the Hebrew Benayahu or Benayah, joining a verb meaning 'he built' with Yah, a short form of God's name, so it means 'the Lord has built'. The best-known biblical Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was a mighty warrior of King David who became commander of the army under Solomon. Several other minor figures with the name appear in the books of Chronicles and Ezra.
Is Benaiah a Jewish name?
Benaiah is a biblical name, borne by one of David's mighty men and later Solomon's army commander in the books of Samuel and Kings, and is used by both Jewish and Christian families.
How popular is Benaiah?
Uncommon; used by some Jewish families as Benaya and by some Christian families in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benaiah mean?
Benaiah means 'God has built'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Benaiah a Jewish name?
Benaiah is a biblical name, borne by one of David's mighty men and later Solomon's army commander in the books of Samuel and Kings, and is used by both Jewish and Christian families.
How do you pronounce Benaiah?
Benaiah is pronounced beh-NAI-uh.
Is Benaiah a boy or girl name?
Benaiah is usually a boy name.