Benaya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Benaya Name at a Glance

Name	Benaya
Meaning	Variant of Benaiah: God builds.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Benaya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Benaya means “Variant of Benaiah: God builds”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Benaya Name Origin

Our database records Benaya under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Benaya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Benaya is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Benaya

When considering Benaya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.