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Benaiah

ben-EYE-ah2 syllables
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Hebrew name meaning 'built by Yahweh'. (Hebrew)

What does Benaiah mean?

Hebrew: Hebrew name meaning 'built by Yahweh'.. Benaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'built by Yahweh'. It is a biblical name associated with a warrior in the Old Testament.

Is Benaiah a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Benaiah in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Benaiah in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Benaiah suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Benaiah’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Benaiah arrived, we all wondered if he was built by Yahweh or just a really fancy chew toy. Either way, he definitely brings a touch of class to toy time!

Like Benaiah? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.