Benaissa
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Benaissa
Benaissa means "son of Aissa" in Arabic, derived from the prefix "Ben" (son of) combined with "Aissa," an Arabic variant of Jesus.
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Etymology
Benaissa means "son of Aissa" in Arabic, derived from the prefix "Ben" (son of) combined with "Aissa," an Arabic variant of Jesus. The name is primarily used in Maghrebi Muslim communities, particularly among Berbers and Arabs in North Africa, and carries Islamic cultural significance due to its Quranic connection.
Benaissa currently ranks #5,615 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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