Hebrew

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Root
ב־נ־ה (b-n-h)

Etymology

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Professional noun from the verb בָּנָה (baná, to build).

Noun

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בַּנַּאי (banáym (plural indefinite בַּנָּאִים) [pattern: קַטָּל]

  1. a builder
    בוב הבנאיbob habanáyBob the builder

Proper noun

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בַּנַּאי (transliteration needed)

  1. a surname originating as an occupation