Binah

The name Binah is a variant of the Hebrew girl's name Bina. It is derived from the Hebrew word biná (בִּינָה), which means "insight, understanding, intelligence" and can be interpreted as "the Understanding" or "the Wise."

What does the name Binah mean?

Binah is a variant of the Hebrew girl's name Bina. Its origin lies in the Hebrew term biná (בִּינָה), which translates to "insight, understanding, intelligence," giving the name the meaning "the Understanding" or "the Wise." In the West African Bantu language Bangi, also known as Bobangi, Binah is associated with "the Dancer."

Where does the name Binah come from?

The name Binah has Hebrew roots and denotes meanings such as "the Wise" and "the Understanding." The Hebrew word biná (בִּינָה) is composed of terms for insight, understanding, and intelligence. The language of this origin is Hebrew, while African and Jewish influences are also recognizable.

How do you pronounce Binah?

Bee-nah

Popularity

In Germany, Binah is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Binah has been chosen as a first name about ten times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.