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Ben Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ben" is "short form of benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south' in hebrew", and is used often for "boys".

Name
ben
Meaning
short form of benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south' in hebrew
Pronunciation
ben
Used for
boys
Syllables
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Ben Name Details

Ben is a commonly used name with biblical origins. It was borne by several biblical characters, including Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The name has remained popular throughout history and is still widely used today.

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Aananda (ah-NAHN-dah)
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Unsar (UHN-sahr)
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Aissata (AH-ees-sah-tah)
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Seshaiyan (seh-shai-yan)
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Deann (dee-ANN)
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Tharchana (thar-cha-na)
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