Benia
[ˈbɛniə]Meaning
recorded as a given name in Georgian, used for both men and women
Background Story
Benia is recorded as a given name in Georgian, where it is used as both a masculine and a feminine name. The entry is a contributor's submission rather than the reference work's own entry, so it records the name's use and gender only.
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