Boy name
Benny name meaning
“son of the right hand; blessed”
Benny is a masculine name meaning son of the right hand or blessed, depending on its source. It is a short form of Benjamin or Benedict, from Hebrew Binyamin and Latin Benedictus respectively. Beni, Beny, and Benni are alternative spellings of the name.
What does Benny mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Benny
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 Benny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Benny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Benny as a first name
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Interpretation
May this right hand son receive God's companionship and abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Manuel: God is with us
- Juan: God is gracious
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Benny Gerald
Interpretation
May this right hand son become a ruler bearing a spear.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
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Benny Melky
Interpretation
May this right hand son be pictured as my own king.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Melky: my king
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Benny Andrew
Interpretation
May this right hand son grow into a courageous person.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Benny Nathan
Interpretation
A picture of a right hand son given into life.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Nathan: he has given
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Benny Frederikus Yeremia
Interpretation
May God raise this right hand son as a ruler bringing peace.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Interpretation
May this right hand son honor God and receive His help.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Timotius: honoring God
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Benny Agustino
Interpretation
May this right hand son grow noble and worthy of respect.Meaning of each word
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
Benny as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this right hand son be God's gift, sustained by Him.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Matthew: gift from God
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Interpretation
May this right hand son receive God's help and a lion's courage.Meaning of each word
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
May this right hand son be my king, strengthened by God.Meaning of each word
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Melky: my king
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Interpretation
May this right hand son possess nobility and courage like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
A picture of an anointed right hand son with firmness like stone.Meaning of each word
- Christ: the anointed one
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Interpretation
May this right hand son be strong, healthy, and receive more from God.Meaning of each word
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
- Jos: may God add
Benny as a last name
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Interpretation
A right hand son, brave as a lion, resembling water flowing downward.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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Kevin Benny
Interpretation
A picture of a right hand son arriving through a beautiful, gentle birth.Meaning of each word
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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Interpretation
May this right hand son stand firm as stone, crowned with victory.Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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Evan Benny
Interpretation
May this right hand son always receive the generosity of God.Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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Davit Benny
Interpretation
May this right hand son be someone who is always loved.Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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Sean Benny
Interpretation
May this right hand son always receive abundant love from God.Meaning of each word
- Sean: God is gracious
- Benny: son of the right hand; blessed
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How to pronounce Benny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Benny a boy’s name?
Yes, Benny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Benny ranks #135 among boy names in our data sample (119 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 Benny
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 Benny
- Benny Wenda · b. 1975
- Benny Dollo · b. 1950
- Benny Likumahuwa · b. 1946
- Benny Kabur Harman · b. 1962
- Benny Laos · b. 1972
- Benny Wahyudi · b. 1986
- Benny Giay · b. 1955
- Benny Prawira Siauw · b. 1989
- Benny Wijaya · b. 1973
- Benny Dwifa Yuswir · b. 1986
- Benny Hoed · b. 1936
- Benny Indra Ardhianto · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Benny
What is the meaning of Benny?
Benny 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 Benny a boy’s name?
Yes, Benny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Benny?
Benny is of Hebrew, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Benny have?
Benny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Benny?
Benny ranks #135 among boy names in our data sample (119 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Benny?
Other spellings: Beni, Beny, Benni.
What full names go well with Benny?
Some ideas: Benny Manuel Juan; Yosia Benny Matthew; Jordan Leonard Benny.
Famous people named Benny?
Notable people named Benny include Benny Wenda, Benny Dollo, Benny Likumahuwa.
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