Binah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: b-een-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A variant spelling of Bina, often used creatively.

Binah is a Hebrew name that means 'understanding' or 'intelligence'. It is a name that has been used in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing wisdom and insight. In Kabbalistic tradition, Binah is one of the sephirot (divine attributes) representing the feminine aspect of divine wisdom. The use of the name Binah has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its enduring significance in spiritual and intellectual pursuits. The name is important because it represents the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, qualities essential for personal growth and enlightenment.

Binah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Binah is currently #25556 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Binah is currently #14611 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Binah is currently #12337 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Binah is currently #7032 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Binah is currently #12584 on Kiindred Australian Names

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