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Benjamin

Boy · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
Son of the right hand
Pronunciation
BIN-juh-min
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning son of the right hand or favored son.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • BinyaminHebrew

    Hebrew form of Benjamin.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Benjamin Harrison

    1833–1901

    23rd President of the United States and a grandson of President William Henry Harrison.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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