Bentzion

Bentzion Origin and Meaning

The name Bentzion is a boy's name.

Bentzion is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, typically spelled as 'Ben Zion' or 'Benzion,' meaning 'son of Zion' where Zion refers to Jerusalem or the Jewish homeland. The name carries deep religious and cultural significance in Jewish communities, expressing a connection to the ancestral homeland and Jewish heritage. Bentzion has traditionally been used by Ashkenazi Jewish families and became more prominent with the rise of Zionism in the late 19th century. While uncommon in mainstream Western culture, the name remains meaningful within Jewish communities worldwide as an expression of religious devotion and cultural identity.