Benaiah

Hebrew

"built by God"

Benaiah Origin and Meaning

The name Benaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "built by God".

Benaiah is an unusual Biblical choice that can get you to Ben.

Benaiah Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1406 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Benaiah

• 1406 Nameberry 2025
• 483 Unique 2023
• 822 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Benaiah

• Benaiah prince of the tribe of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:36)
• Benaiah Biblical figure, son of Jehoiada and David's general and bodyguard
• Benaiah the Pirathonite one of King David's mighty men (2 Samuel 23:30)
• Benaiah Levite in King David's reign (1 Chr. 16:6)
• Benaiah overseer of tithes and offerings in King Hezekiah's time (2 Chr. 31:13)
• Benaiah of the sons of Parosh (Ezra 10:25)
• Benaiah of the sons of Pahath,moab (Ezra 10:30)
• Benaiah of the sons of Nebo (Ezra 10:43)