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Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benjamin is a biblical name that has enjoyed widespread favor for decades, ranking in the US Top 50 for almost half a century and the Top 10 from 2015 until 2023. One of those golden boys' names that…
"hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"
Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob. In the Old Testament, Gideon…
Diminutive of Benjamin, Hebrew
Benny is a diminutive form of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew and means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benny can also serve as a nickname for other names like Benedict, Bennett, or…
Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.
"right hand"
Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Jamin is occasionally…
American variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
Benuel is an Amish name that has only ever appeared on the Pennsylvania charts.
Brazilian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
Benjamim is the Portuguese and Brazilian variant of Benjamin, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' as the right was associated with strength and favor. In…
Greek mythology name
"hand"
Chiron derives from the Greek word kheir , meaning "hand." The mythological Chiron was a centaur revered for his wisdom. He is depicted in the Sagittarius constellation.
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…
Hindi from Sanskrit "palm of the hand"
"palm of the hand"
American
"son of the right hand + brother"
A name that appeared in the US stats in the 80s, possibly as respelling of classic Benjamin, inspired by the sounds of Jarmaine. There is a chance that it may simply be the result of a data entry…
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.
Italian
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.
Igbo
"the hand of God"
A name of Igbo origin with a spiritual meaning, Akachi is unisex though it is used slightly more often on boys in Nigeria.
A name of Igbo origin, Akachi is a unisex option, though it is slightly more popular for boys in Nigeria. It appears as a character name in the fantasy game Eldritch Horror .
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or…
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.
"daughter of the right hand"
The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.
An Old Testament name traditionally used for boys, but with the potential to cross over on the tails of Ezra, Noah, James, and Micah in a wave of increasingly gender-neutral Biblical names. Examples…
Hungarian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew