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Beneva

Quick answerThe name 'Beneva' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Geneva, meaning "juniper tree" or "white wave," derived from the Latin *Genava* or the Old French *Geneve*.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,725
TrendVintage
Peak year1923
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 6
Global rank#5,725

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Beneva

The name 'Beneva' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Geneva, meaning "juniper tree" or "white wave," derived from the Latin *Genava* or the Old French *Geneve*.

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Etymology

The name 'Beneva' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Geneva, meaning "juniper tree" or "white wave," derived from the Latin *Genava* or the Old French *Geneve*. It has no established cultural or religious usage, and no notable historical context, as it is rare and lacks traditional roots in any specific culture or religion.

Beneva currently ranks #5,725 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.

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