Beni

Hebrew

"son of the right hand"

Beni Origin and Meaning

The name Beni is a boy's name.

Beni is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'son of' or 'my son,' reflecting familial connection. In Japanese, written with different characters, it can mean 'red' or 'crimson.' Beni also functions as a diminutive of Benjamin in several European languages, particularly Hungarian and German. The name's brevity gives it a modern, approachable quality while maintaining connections to traditional names. In Israel, it has moderate popularity as both a standalone name and nickname. Beni has also gained traction in parts of Europe and Latin America. Its cross-cultural nature makes it accessible in many linguistic contexts, offering an internationally friendly option that's short, memorable, and carries warm, positive associations.

Famous People Named Beni

• Beni Australian musician and disc jockey
• Beni Arashiro Japanese singer
• Beni Badibanga Belgian footballer
• Beni Bertrand Binobagira Burundian swimmer
• Beni Madhab Das Indian Bengali scholar
• Beni Gassenbauer Israeli artist
• Beni Hofer Swiss freestyle skier
• Beni Kiendé Gabonese footballer
• Beni Lar Nigerian politician
• Beni Montresor Italian artist, opera and film director, set designer, author and illustrator
• Beni Obermüller German alpine skier