What is the origin of the name Binah?

Binah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Binah?

Binah is currently ranked #12338 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Binah

BEE-nah

Popularity

#12338

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2014

First Recorded

2005

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Binah is a Hebrew name meaning 'understanding', 'intelligence', or 'wisdom'.

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Bin Bee

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Bin Bee

Similar Names

Sarah Hannah Leah Naomi

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentUnderstandingIntuitive

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