Benoda Surname
Approximately 3 people bear this surname
Benoda Surname User-submission:
Benouda means 'mare's son'. The name is found in northern Morocco and western Algeria. Though they are distinct families, they all belong to the Zenata people, which is a northern Berber ethnic group, indigenous to the region and belonging mainly to the Iznassen confederation.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 3 | 1:12,877,184 | 84,902 |
Benoda (21) may also be a first name.
Benoda Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Benouda means 'mare's son'. The name is found in northern Morocco and western Algeria. Though they are distinct families, they all belong to the Zenata people, which is a northern Berber ethnic group, indigenous to the region and belonging mainly to the Iznassen confederation.
The name denotes the special relationship they have with horses and chivalry.
Traditional equestrian sports are still wildly practiced by some of these families in Morocco and Algeria.
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Benoda Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Benoda in the Russian language | ||
| Бенода | benoda | - |
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