Benjamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
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Updated Tue Sep 30 2025
Benjamin Origin and Meaning
The name Benjamin is a girl's name meaning "son of the right hand".
Yes, there are baby girls named Benjamin — typically between 10-20 recorded in a given year. These numbers are likely inflated due to data entry error, but you still could encounter a female Benjamin out there.
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