Boy name
Ben name meaning
“son, male child”
Ben is a masculine name commonly linked to Hebrew ben, meaning “son” or “male child.” It often serves as a short form of Benjamin. Ben can also shorten other names, including Benedict, so the same short name can connect with more than one longer name.
What does Ben mean?
Son, male child
In Indonesian: putra, anak laki-laki
Origin and cultural usage of Ben
It can derive from Hebrew ben 'son', often as a short form of Benjamin. Ben can also shorten other names, including Benedict.
Name combinations with Ben
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ben, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ben: son, male child
- Pintor: upright, honest
- Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
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Meaning of each word
- Ben: son, male child
- Sanjoto: weapon, defensive equipment
- Paiman: associated with the Pahing calendar day
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Ben Teja
Meaning of each word
- Ben: son, male child
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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Meaning of each word
- Yogaswara: voice and spiritual union
- Ben: son, male child
- Damar: lamp; tree resin used for lighting
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Ben Febrian
Meaning of each word
- Ben: son, male child
- Febrian: associated with February
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Ben Tulis Sugihartono
Meaning of each word
- Ben: son, male child
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
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How to pronounce Ben
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Ben a boy’s name?
Yes, Ben is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ben ranks #754 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ben
Famous people named Ben
- Ben Joshua · b. 1980
- Ben Mang Reng Say · b. 1928
- Ben Mboi · b. 1935
- Ben Kasyafani · b. 1983
- Ben Sohib · b. 1967
- Ben Brahim · b. 1925
- Ben Brahim S. Bahat · b. 1958
- Ben Sihombing · b. 1995
- A. Ben Bella · b. 1967
- Ben Bella Sahat M. SE
- Ben Dhanio · b. 1992
- Ben El Yudin Fataya
FAQ about the name Ben
What is the meaning of Ben?
Ben means son, male child. It can derive from Hebrew ben 'son', often as a short form of Benjamin. Ben can also shorten other names, including Benedict.
Is Ben a boy’s name?
Yes, Ben is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ben?
Ben is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ben have?
Ben has 1 syllable (Ben) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ben?
Ben ranks #754 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ben?
Some ideas: Ben Pintor Sunoto; Ben Sanjoto Paiman; Ben Teja.
Famous people named Ben?
Notable people named Ben include Ben Joshua, Ben Mang Reng Say, Ben Mboi.
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