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Derived from the Hebrew name Bunya, meaning 'God has built' or 'The Lord has built.' This name carries a warm and constructive personality, suggesting someone who acts as a foundation for others and possesses a creative, resilient spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 55 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 1924 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, Hebrew, Polish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
KY — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Bunia Marulanda (Social activist and human rights advocate) · Bunia (Biblical figure of the Levite tribe) · Bunia Ross (Contemporary visual artist and illustrator) · Bunia S. (Prominent educator and literacy researcher) · Bunia (A symbolic figure in Eastern European folk theater)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NiaBunBibiBunie
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