The baby name Binnah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIN-uh (/ˈbɪnə/),bee-NAH (/biˈna/ or /biːˈnɑː/).
Binnah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Binnah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BIN-uh (/ˈbɪnə/),bee-NAH (/biˈna/ or /biːˈnɑː/).
Binnah is Hebrew in Origin.
Binnah is a feminine Hebrew name derived from Binah (בינה), meaning “understanding,” “insight,” or “discernment.” In Jewish thought - especially Kabbalah - Binah is the sefirah of Understanding, linked to creative, maternal wisdom. As a given name, forms like Bina and Binah appear in Ashkenazi and Yiddish-speaking communities, with Binnah emerging as an Anglicized spelling that highlights the short i sound. The name has seen quiet, periodic use in Jewish diaspora families and occasional modern revival for its reflective, spiritual resonance.
Common variants include Binah (Hebrew), Bina (Hebrew/Yiddish), and Bine (Yiddish), with Binnah as a rarer English rendering; diminutives can be Bina or Binnie. Beena/Beenah are sometimes used interchangeably in English, though South Asian Beena/Bina more often stems from Sanskrit veena (a stringed instrument) and is etymologically distinct. Overall, Binnah remains uncommon, prized for its elegant meaning and contemplative tone.
Binnah is vanishingly rare. We hold just 10 recorded uses of it, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Binnah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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