Names That Mean Right
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Benjamin
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…
Benyamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.
Benyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
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…
Binyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.
Biniyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.
Ömer faruk
Turkish from Arabic
"the thriving one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
Şehzade Ömer Faruk was a prince and son of the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulmejid II.
Jamin
Hebrew
"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…
Faruq
Arabic
"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
A common first and surname among Muslims.
Benuel
American variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benuel is an Amish name that has only ever appeared on the Pennsylvania charts.
Huda
Arabic
"right guidance"
This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.