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Binah
Pronounced BEE-nah /หbiห.nษ/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew binah, 'understanding; insight; discernment' - a value word, and in Kabbalah one of the sefirot (divine attributes), tied to understanding. A quietly wise name.Low
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History & Origin
Binah comes from the Hebrew for 'understanding; insight,' a value word that also appears in Kabbalah as one of the sefirot (divine attributes), which we note. It reads soft and thoughtful - rare in the U.S. (said 'BEE-nah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, wise, and gentle.
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What does the name Binah mean?
Binah is Hebrew for 'understanding; insight; discernment'; in Kabbalah it names one of the sefirot, which we note.
How do you pronounce Binah?
It's said BEE-nah /หbiห.nษ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Binah a boy or girl name?
Binah is a girl's name.
How popular is Binah?
Binah is a rare name in the U.S.