Name Benjamin Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Benjamin

Benjamin is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Benjamin

Benjamin is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. Benjamin (originally Binjamin / בִּנְיָמִין) was the youngest son of Jakob.

What is the meaning of the name Benjamin?

Benjamin means “child of good fortune”, “son of the right hand” and “son of the south” (from Hebrew “ben/בֵּן” = son + “yamín/יָמִין” = right (hand)/south).

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