Boy name
Beni name meaning
“son of the right hand; blessed”
Beni is a masculine name meaning son of the right hand or blessed, depending on its source. It can shorten Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin, or Benedict, from Latin Benedictus. The two meanings follow those respective origins, while Benny, Beny, and Benni are spelling variants.
What does Beni mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Beni
A short form of Benjamin or Benedict. Benjamin comes from Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand', while Benedict comes from Latin Benedictus, 'blessed'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Beni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Beni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Meaning of each word
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Levi: joined, attached
- Kristian: follower of Christ
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Beni Davit
Meaning of each word
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Beni Naftali
Meaning of each word
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Meaning of each word
- Beni: son of the right hand; blessed
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
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How to pronounce Beni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Beni a boy’s name?
Yes, Beni is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Beni ranks #811 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Beni
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
- Rachmat♂Mercy, divine grace
Famous people named Beni
- Beni Setia · b. 1954
- Beni Pramula
- Beni Hernedi · b. 1976
- Beni Ardiansyah · b. 1989
- Beni Azhar Assadam · b. 1987
- Beni Dwi Kristanto
- Beni Gunawan · b. 1983
- Beni Hasiholan Batubara · b. 1974
- Beni Pramula · b. 1988
- Beni Putra
- Beni Rio Hermanto
- Beni Ruslandi · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Beni
What is the meaning of Beni?
Beni means son of the right hand; blessed. A short form of Benjamin or Benedict. Benjamin comes from Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand', while Benedict comes from Latin Benedictus, 'blessed'.
Is Beni a boy’s name?
Yes, Beni is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Beni?
Beni is of Hebrew, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Beni have?
Beni has 2 syllables (Be-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Beni?
Beni ranks #811 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Beni?
Other spellings: Benny, Beny, Benni.
What full names go well with Beni?
Some ideas: Beni Jootje Yeheskiel; Beni Levi Kristian; Beni Davit.
Famous people named Beni?
Notable people named Beni include Beni Setia, Beni Pramula, Beni Hernedi.
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