Boy name
Benhur name meaning
“son of Hur”
Benhur is a masculine name commonly linked to the Hebrew expression ben Hur, meaning “son of Hur.” The element ben expresses “son” within that phrase. The name also became widely known through the fictional character Ben-Hur, whose name presents the two elements with a hyphen.
What does Benhur mean?
Son of Hur
In Indonesian: putra Hur
Origin and cultural usage of Benhur
From Hebrew ben Hur, meaning 'son of Hur'. The name became widely known through the fictional character Ben-Hur.
Name combinations with Benhur
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Benhur, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
- Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
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Meaning of each word
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
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Benhur Syahputra
Meaning of each word
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Syahputra: son of a king
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Meaning of each word
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Surjadi: the sun
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Benhur Aditia
Meaning of each word
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
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Benhur Dirgantara Reka
Meaning of each word
- Benhur: son of Hur
- Dirgantara: the vast expanse of the sky
- Reka: design or creation
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How to pronounce Benhur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤ꧀ꦲꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔ᮪ᮠᮥᮁ |
Is Benhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Benhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Benhur ranks #2,757 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Benhur
Famous people named Benhur
- Benhur George Watubun · b. 1975
- Benhur Tommy Mano · b. 1965
- Benhur Yaboisembut · b. 1970
- Benhur Yudha Wally · b. 1972
- Drs. Benhur Tomi Mano
FAQ about the name Benhur
What is the meaning of Benhur?
Benhur means son of Hur. From Hebrew ben Hur, meaning 'son of Hur'. The name became widely known through the fictional character Ben-Hur.
Is Benhur a boy’s name?
Yes, Benhur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Benhur?
Benhur is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Benhur have?
Benhur has 2 syllables (Ben-hur) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Benhur?
Benhur ranks #2,757 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Benhur?
Some ideas: Benhur Ardianto Suharjo; Benhur Dipo Tugiman; Benhur Syahputra.
Famous people named Benhur?
Notable people named Benhur include Benhur George Watubun, Benhur Tommy Mano, Benhur Yaboisembut.
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