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Tigrinya · Amharic

Biniam

Pronounced bih-nee-AHMShare

Meaning: Form of Benjamin

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Biniam is used in Ethiopia and Eritrea as a form of Benjamin. The inherited biblical name is traditionally interpreted as son of the right hand.

Nicknames

  • Bini

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Biniam comes from Tigrinya and Amharic.

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