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Benjamin Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "benjamin" is "son of my right hand", and is used often for "boys".

Name
benjamin
Meaning
son of my right hand
Pronunciation
ben-juh-min
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Benjamin Name Details

The name Benjamin originated from the Hebrew name Binyamin, derived from the elements 'ben', meaning 'son', and 'yamin', meaning 'right hand'. It holds biblical significance as Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Benjamin has remained popular throughout history and is widely used in various cultures and languages.

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