"Beni Suef" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Arabic بَنِي سُوَيْف (banī suwayf), which in turn comes from older form مَنْفِسُوَيْه (manfisuwayh) of Coptic origin (*ⲡⲙⲁⲛⲡⲥⲱⲟⲩⲁϩ (*pmanpsōouah) “gathering place” has been proposed). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ar|بَنِي سُوَيْف|}} Arabic بَنِي سُوَيْف (banī suwayf) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Beni Suef
  1. A governorate in north-eastern Egypt. Categories (place): Governorates of Egypt, Places in Egypt
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  2. A city in Egypt. Categories (place): Cities in Egypt, Places in Egypt
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