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בינה


Meaning of the name בינה

Binah is an ancient and impressive Hebrew feminine name that carries profound meanings of wisdom, understanding, and insight. The name derives from the Hebrew root B-Y-N, which signifies discernment, separation, and deep comprehension. In Jewish culture, Binah is not merely ordinary wisdom, but rather the ability to understand things deeply, to analyze, to distinguish between one concept and another, and to reach correct conclusions. It represents intuitive wisdom that combines knowledge with emotional and spiritual understanding. In Jewish tradition, Binah appears as one of the ten Sefirot (divine emanations) in Kabbalah, and is considered the Mother Sefirah, representing the supreme feminine power in the universe. Binah is the force that receives divine light and processes it, transforming it from an abstract idea into comprehensible reality. It symbolizes the ability to understand life's complexity, to see beyond the surface, and to connect different ideas. In the Book of Proverbs, wisdom and understanding are mentioned together as supreme values that one should strive for. The name Binah grants its bearer a sense of spiritual depth, intelligence, and exceptional comprehension abilities. In modern times, the name Binah is experiencing a revival among Israeli families seeking a unique name with profound meaning. It conveys values of education, wisdom, and critical thinking abilities. Women named Binah are often perceived as deep, contemplative, and wise individuals, possessing the ability to analyze and understand complex situations. The name is particularly suitable for parents who value education, spirituality, and intellectual development. Binah is a name that carries a rich heritage spanning thousands of years, while remaining relevant and meaningful in the modern era, when wisdom and understanding are considered essential tools for success in life.

The name בינה with vowels

בִּינָה

The name בינה in English

Bina | Binah | Beena

בינה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name בינה considered international

No

Origin of the name בינה from the Bible

Proverbs 2:3 - If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding

Origin of the name בינה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Binah is the third Sefirah, called the 'Supernal Mother'. It represents the power of understanding and processing divine light, transforming abstract ideas into comprehensible reality. Binah is considered the highest feminine force, the source of all lower Sefirot, and symbolizes spiritual fertility and the ability to birth new ideas.

Gematria value for the name בינה

67

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2

ב

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10

י

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50

נ

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5

ה

Numerology value for the name בינה

4

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2

ב

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10

י

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50

נ

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5

ה

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67

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6

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7

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13

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1

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3

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4

Famous people named בינה

Bina Gershon (Israeli actress) | Bina Shtamberg (artist) | Bina Rosenblum (writer)

Total times the name בינה was registered

598 times

Graph of the name בינה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022