Benaiah
buh-NY-uh
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew biblical name meaning 'son of Yahweh,' borne by a loyal commander in King David's army known for fearless deeds and unwavering devotion in ancient Jewish history.”
Popularity Over Time
Benaiah is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Benaiah (biblical commander)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong in Hebrew and English-speaking Jewish communities
People Also Ask
Hebrew biblical name meaning 'son of Yahweh,' borne by a loyal commander in King David's army known for fearless deeds and unwavering devotion in ancient Jewish history.
Benaiah is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Benaiah include Ben, Naya, Bennie.
Names that pair beautifully with Benaiah include Leah, Naomi, Judah, Ruth.