Benna
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Benna
The name 'Benna' is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element "ber(n)" meaning "bear," thus signifying "strong as a bear" or "bear-like." It is used primarily in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical usage in medieval Germany and as a short form of names like Bernadette or Bernice, though it lacks a specific religious association.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The name 'Benna' is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element "ber(n)" meaning "bear," thus signifying "strong as a bear" or "bear-like." It is used primarily in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical usage in medieval Germany and as a short form of names like Bernadette or Bernice, though it lacks a specific religious association.
Benna currently ranks #12,176 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Germanic/Scandinavian names that sit beautifully beside BennaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with BMore names starting with B
- Baeden
- Baudel
- Bayyinah
- Bayardo
- Bassheva
- Bawitha
- Bacari
- Baelin
- Bahir
- Bahr
- Barby
- Baelor
- Bahran
- Baroke
- Bashton
- Bailley
- Baustin
- Barrow
🧬 See Benna's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Benna's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Benna your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Benna already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Benna go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Benna
Phonetic match, not just spelling"The name 'Bonnie' means "pretty" or "good" in Scots, derived from the French word *bon* (good)."
"Ben derives from the Hebrew word "ben," meaning "son of," and is used as both a standalone given name and…"
"Beniamin means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," derived from the Hebrew elements "ben" (son) and…"
"The given name 'Benno' is derived from the Germanic name Benedict, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', with its linguistic root in…"
"The given name 'Bhavna' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'भावना' (Bhāvanā), meaning 'feeling', 'emotion', or 'sentiment', and is related…"
"Bowen is a Welsh surname-turned-given name meaning "son of Owen," derived from the Welsh ap Owain ("son of Owen")."
"Bipin is a Sanskrit name meaning "two-feathered" or "having two wings," derived from the Sanskrit roots "bi" (two) and "pin"…"
"Beena is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "a stringed musical instrument" or metaphorically "melody" or "music." The…"
"The name Benn is derived from the Old English word "benn" or from the surname Bennett, ultimately tracing to the…"
"The name 'Baani' means "speaker" or "one who utters" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *vac* (to speak)."
"The name 'Bhumi' means "earth" or "ground" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *bhu-* meaning "to become" or "to exist."…"
"The given name 'Benny' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Binyamin,' meaning 'son of the right hand,' with its linguistic…"