Beneva
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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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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