Boy name
Benjamin name meaning
“son of the right hand”
Benjamin is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “son of the right hand”. It comes from Binyāmīn, combining ben, meaning “son”, with yāmīn, meaning “right hand”. The name is also known through Jacob’s son in the Bible, adding a biblical connection to its literal meaning.
What does Benjamin mean?
Son of the right hand
In Indonesian: putra tangan kanan
Origin and cultural usage of Benjamin
From Hebrew Binyāmīn, combining ben ‘son’ and yāmīn ‘right hand’. It is known through Jacob’s son in the Bible.
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Name combinations with Benjamin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Benjamin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
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- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Axel: father is peace
- Petra: stone, rock
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Benjamin Elon
Meaning of each word
- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Elon: oak tree
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- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Nathan: he has given
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Benjamin Yustinus
Meaning of each word
- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Meaning of each word
- Benjamin: son of the right hand
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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How to pronounce Benjamin
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤ꧀ꦗꦩꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔ᮪ᮏᮙᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Benjamin a boy’s name?
Yes, Benjamin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Benjamin ranks #1,358 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Benjamin
Famous people named Benjamin
- Benjamin Galstaun · b. 1913
- Benjamin Mangkoedilaga · b. 1937
- Benjamin Paulus Octavianus · b. 1963
- Benjamin Sahetapy Engel
- Benjamin Meijer Verbrugge · b. 1971
- Benjamin Kristianto · b. 1970
- Benjamin Master Adhisurya
- Benjamin Pattinama
- Benjamin Piet Hernusi · b. 2009
- R. Benjamin Lukman · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Benjamin
What is the meaning of Benjamin?
Benjamin means son of the right hand. From Hebrew Binyāmīn, combining ben ‘son’ and yāmīn ‘right hand’. It is known through Jacob’s son in the Bible.
Is Benjamin a boy’s name?
Yes, Benjamin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Benjamin?
Benjamin is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Benjamin have?
Benjamin has 3 syllables (Ben-ja-min) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Benjamin?
Benjamin ranks #1,358 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Benjamin?
Some ideas: Benjamin Jootje Chrisye; Benjamin Axel Petra; Benjamin Elon.
Famous people named Benjamin?
Notable people named Benjamin include Benjamin Galstaun, Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, Benjamin Paulus Octavianus.
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