Boy
Benjamin
“son of the right hand”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 83 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Ben · Benji
About the name Benjamin
Benjamin is a masculine first name meaning “son of the right hand”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Ben, Benji.
Frequently asked about Benjamin
- What does the name Benjamin mean?
- The first name Benjamin means “son of the right hand”.
- Where does the name Benjamin come from?
- Benjamin has its roots in Hebrew.
- Is Benjamin a girls' or boys' name?
- Benjamin is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
- How popular is Benjamin?
- Benjamin is one of the very popular first names.
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