Meaning: Son of the right hand
The story
Benjamin is traditionally interpreted as son of the right hand in Hebrew. Its biblical history and familiar short forms give the long name several ways to wear it.
Nicknames
- Ben
- Benji
- Benny
Spellings & variants
- Binyamin
- Beniamino
- Benjamim
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Benjamin comes from Hebrew.
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