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{{Infobox Given Name Revised
{{Infobox name
| name = Benjamin
| name = Benjamin
| pronunciation= {{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛ|n|dʒ|ə|m|ɪ|n}} {{respell|BEN|jə|min}}<br />{{IPA|fr|bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃|lang}}<br />{{IPA|de|ˈbɛnjamiːn|lang}}<br />{{IPA|he|bɪnjaˈmin|lang}}<br />{{IPA|sv|ˈbêːnjamɪn|lang}}
| pronunciation= /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| image = Benjamin LACMA M.88.91.296L.jpg
| image = Benjamin LACMA M.88.91.296L.jpg
| caption = Portrait of [[Benjamin]], son of [[Jacob|Israel]] and the first to use that name
| caption = Portrait of [[Benjamin]], son of [[Jacob|Israel]] and the first to use that name
| meaning = "Son of my right hand" in Hebrew and Arabic languages.| origin = בִּנְיָמִין Bīnyāmīn
| meaning = 'Son of my right hand' in Hebrew and Arabic languages
| origin = בִּנְיָמִין Binyāmīn
| nickname = Ben, Bengie, Benj, Benjy, Benji, Benjie, Benjo, Benjy, Benno, Benny, Benson, Benvolio, Benzino, Biniam
| nickname = Ben, Bengie, Benj, Benjy, Benji, Benjoi, Benjie, Benjo, Benno, Benny, Benson, Benvolio, Benzino, Biniam,
| variant forms = Benyaameen, Benyāmīn, Binyaameen, Binyāmīn
| variant forms = Benyaameen, Benyāmīn, Binyaameen, Binyāmīn
}}
}}


'''Benjamin''' is a popular [[given name]] for males, derived from [[Hebrew (language)|Hebrew]] {{Script/Hebrew|בִּנְיָמִין}}, ''Bīnyāmīn'', translating as "son of the right [hand]" in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the [[Samaritan Pentateuch]] the name appears as "Binyaamem": "son of my days".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theisraelbible.com/glossary/binyamin/|title=Start Learning the Israel Bible Online &#124; Rabbi Tuly Weisz}}</ref><ref>The Bible - Genesis 46:19-21</ref>
'''Benjamin''' is a popular [[given name]] for males, derived from [[Hebrew (language)|Hebrew]] {{Script/Hebrew|בִּנְיָמִין}}, ''Binyāmīn'', translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the [[Samaritan Pentateuch]] the name appears as ''Binyaamem'': 'son of my days'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theisraelbible.com/glossary/binyamin/|title=Start Learning the Israel Bible Online &#124; Rabbi Tuly Weisz}}</ref><ref>The Bible - Genesis 46:19-21</ref>


Benjamin is often shortened to [[Ben]], and sometimes to ''[[Benny]]'', [[Benito (name)|Benito]], Benji, etc. It is also a [[patronymic]] [[surname]]. Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages.
Benjamin is often shortened to [[Ben]], and sometimes to [[Benny]], [[Benito (name)|Benito]], Benjy, Benji, etc. It is also a [[patronymic]] [[surname]]. Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages.


The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/benjamin+of+the+family.html|title = What does 'Benjamin of the family' mean? - Idiom Definition}}</ref> (see also the "[[youngest son]]" stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from [[Benjamin|the biblical son of Jacob]] of that name, who occupied that position in his family.
The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/benjamin+of+the+family.html|title = What does 'Benjamin of the family' mean? - Idiom Definition}}</ref> (see also the "[[youngest son]]" stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from [[Benjamin|the biblical son of Jacob]] of that name, who occupied that position in his family.


Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like [[Benjamina (name)|Benjamina]] or Benjawan (used by some [[List of Thai films|actresses]] and [[Miss Thailand Universe 2008|models]] in [[Thailand]]).
In some language with Sanskrit root, such as Thai language, ''Benja'' or ''Benjama'' is also derivative of [[wikt:pañca|pañca]] which means 'five' or 'the fifth'. And can be merged with [[Indra]] to form the name homophone name ''Benjamin'' (which means 'the fifth Indra', sometimes written ''Benchamin''). There are also many similar name start with ''Banja''- or ''Benjama''- with other combination such as ''Benjawan'' (used by some [[List of Thai films|actresses]] and [[Miss Thailand Universe 2008|models]] in [[Thailand]]) or ''Benjamat'' (female name, also means the flower ''[[Chrysanthemum]]'').

Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like [[Benjamina (name)|Benjamina]].

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== Variants ==
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* [[Arabic]]: بنيامين (Benyámén)
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* [[Bengali language|Bengali]]: বিনয়ামিন, বিন ইয়ামিন, বনিয়ামিন, বেঞ্জামিন/বেনজামিন (Binyamin, {{lang|bn-Latn|Bin yeamin}}, Boniamin , Benjamin/Benzamin)
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* [[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 本杰明 (Běnjiémíng) / 本雅明
* [[Croatian language|Croatian]]: Benjamin
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* [[Czech language|Czech]]: Benjamín
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* [[Dutch language|Dutch]]: Benjamin
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* [[English language|English]]: Benjamin
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* [[Languages of Ethiopia|Ethiopia]]: Biniyam
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* [[Languages of Eritrea|Eritrea]]: Biniyam
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* [[French language|French]]: Benjamin
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* [[German language|German]]: Benjamin
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* [[Greek language|Greek]]: Βενιαμίν (Veniamín)
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* [[Hawaiian language|Hawaiian]]: Peni
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* [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: בנימין ({{lang|he-Latn|binyameen}})
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* [[Hindi]]: बेंजामिन ({{lang|hi-Latn|benjaamin}})
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* [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]: Benjámin
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* [[Icelandic language|Icelandic]]: Benjamín
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* [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]: Benyamin, Benjamin
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* [[Italian language|Italian]]: Beniamino
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* [[Latin]]: Benjamin
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* [[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ベンジャミン (Benjamin)
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* [[Korean language|Korean]]: 벤자민 (Benjamin)
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* [[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]: Benjaminas, Benas
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* [[Macedonian language|Macedonian]]: Бенџамин, Венјамин (Bendžamin, Venyamin)
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* [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]: Benjamin
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* [[Polish language|Polish]]: Beniamin
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* [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]: Benjamim
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* [[Romanian language|Romanian]]: Benjamin
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* [[Russian language|Russian]]: Вениамин ([[Veniamin]], Venyamin), Веня (Venya)
* [[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Бењамин (Benjamin)
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* [[Slovak language|Slovak]]: Benjamín
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* [[Slovenian language|Slovenian]]: Benjamin, Beno
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* [[Spanish language|Spanish]]: Benjamín
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* [[Swedish language|Swedish]]: Benjamin
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* [[Telugu language|Telugu]]: బెన్యామీను (Benyaminu)
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* [[Turkish language|Turkish]]: Bünyamin, Benyamin
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* [[Yiddish]]: Binyomin


==Given name==
==Given name==
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*[[Ben Affleck]] (born 1972), American film screenwriter, director and actor
*[[Ben Affleck]] (born 1972), American film screenwriter, director and actor
*[[Benjamin Agosto]] (born 1982), American figure skater
*[[Benjamin Agosto]] (born 1982), American figure skater
*[[Benjamin Alarie]] (born 1977), Canadian [[legal scholar]], law professor, and entrepreneur
*[[Benjamin Banneker]] (1731–1806), American author and surveyor
*[[Benjamin Banneker]] (1731–1806), American author and surveyor
*[[Ben Barnes (actor)]] (born 1981), British actor
*[[Ben Barnes (actor)]] (born 1981), British actor
*[[Ben Bernanke]] (born 1953), former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve
*[[Ben Bernanke]] (born 1953), former chairman of the United States Federal Reserve
*[[Benjamin Biolay]] (born 1973), French singer, songwriter, producer and actor
*[[Benjamin Biolay]] (born 1973), French singer, songwriter, producer and actor
*[[Benjamin Bowden]] (1906–1998), British industrial designer
*[[Benjamin Bowden]] (1906–1998), British industrial designer
*[[Benjamin F. Bowles]] (1869–1928), African American civil rights leader, and founder and president of [[Douglass University]].
*[[Benjamin F. Bowles]] (1869–1928), African American civil rights leader, and founder and president of [[Douglass University]].
*[[Benjamin Brahmer]], American football player
*[[Benjamin Breedlove]] (1993–2011), American YouTube and internet personality
*[[Benjamin Breedlove]] (1993–2011), American YouTube and internet personality
*[[Benjamin Britten]] (1913–1976), British composer
*[[Benjamin Britten]] (1913–1976), British composer
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*[[Benjamin Frick]] (1796–1871), American politician from Pennsylvania
*[[Benjamin Frick]] (1796–1871), American politician from Pennsylvania
*[[Benjamin Graham]] (1894–1976), British-born American investor, economist, and professor
*[[Benjamin Graham]] (1894–1976), British-born American investor, economist, and professor
*[[Benjamin Gung|Benjamin W. Gung]] (born 1953), Chinese American organic chemist and academic
*[[Benjamin Hall (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Benjamin Hall (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Benjamin Harrison (disambiguation)]], multiple people, but most notably:
*[[Benjamin Harrison (disambiguation)]], multiple people, but most notably:
**[[Benjamin Harrison]] (1833–1901), 23rd President of the United States
**[[Benjamin Harrison]] (1833–1901), 23rd president of the United States
**[[Benjamin Harrison V]] (1726–1791), a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia
**[[Benjamin Harrison V]] (1726–1791), a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia
*[[Benjamin Hick]] (1790–1842) English engineer and inventor
*[[Benjamin Hick]] (1790–1842) English engineer and inventor
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*[[Benjamin Leiner]] (Benny Leonard; the "Ghetto Wizard"; 1896–1947), American world champion lightweight Hall of Fame boxer
*[[Benjamin Leiner]] (Benny Leonard; the "Ghetto Wizard"; 1896–1947), American world champion lightweight Hall of Fame boxer
*[[Benjamin Luxon]] (born 1937), British baritone singer
*[[Benjamin Luxon]] (born 1937), British baritone singer
*[[Benjamin Mazar]] (1906–1995), Israeli historian and archeologist; President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
*[[Benjamin Mazar]] (1906–1995), Israeli historian and archeologist; president of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
*[[Benjamin McKenzie]] (born 1978), American actor
*[[Benjamin McKenzie]] (born 1978), American actor
*[[Benjamin Millepied]] (born 1977), French dancer and choreographer
*[[Benjamin Millepied]] (born 1977), French dancer and choreographer
*[[Benjamin K. Miller (judge)]] (born 1936), American judge
*[[Benjamin K. Miller (judge)]] (born 1936), American judge
*[[Benjamin Mkapa]] (1938–2020), 3rd President of Tanzania
*[[Benjamin Mkapa]] (1938–2020), 3rd president of Tanzania
*[[Benjamin Mwangata]] (born 1966), Tanzanian boxer
*[[Benjamin Mwangata]] (born 1966), Tanzanian boxer
*[[Benjamin Netanyahu]] (born 1949), Israeli Prime Minister
*[[Benjamin Netanyahu]] (born 1949), Israeli prime minister
*[[Benjamin Nolot]], American documentary filmmaker
*[[Benjamin Nolot]], American documentary filmmaker
*[[Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz]] (born 1956), Puerto Rican-born interior designer
*[[Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz]] (born 1956), Puerto Rican-born interior designer
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*[[B. F. Perera|Benjamin Franklin Perera]], Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat
*[[B. F. Perera|Benjamin Franklin Perera]], Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat
*[[Benjamin Perrin]], Canadian professor
*[[Benjamin Perrin]], Canadian professor
*[[Benjamin Raschke]] (born 1982), German politician
*[[Benjamin Wood Richards]] (1797–1851), 59th mayor of Philadelphia
*[[Benjamin Wood Richards]] (1797–1851), 59th mayor of Philadelphia
*[[Benjamin Rush]] (1746–1813), American politician, revolutionary, humanitarian, physician, educator, and founder of Dickinson College
*[[Benjamin Rush]] (1746–1813), American politician, revolutionary, humanitarian, physician, educator, and founder of Dickinson College
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*[[Benjamin St-Juste]] (born 1997), Canadian-American football player
*[[Benjamin St-Juste]] (born 1997), Canadian-American football player
*[[Benyamin Sueb]] (1939–1995), Indonesian actor
*[[Benyamin Sueb]] (1939–1995), Indonesian actor
*[[Ben Stiller]] (born 1965), American actor
*[[Benjamin Tee]], Singaporean scientist and inventor
*[[Benjamin Tee]], Singaporean scientist and inventor
*[[Benjamin Timbrell]] ({{circa|1683}}{{snd}}1754), English master builder and architect
*[[Benjamin Timbrell]] ({{circa|1683}}{{snd}}1754), English master builder and architect
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*[[Benjamin Verbič]] (born 1993), Slovenian professional footballer
*[[Benjamin Verbič]] (born 1993), Slovenian professional footballer
*[[Benjamin de Vries]] (born 1923), Dutch-Israeli economic historian
*[[Benjamin de Vries]] (born 1923), Dutch-Israeli economic historian
*[[Benjamin Wade]] (1800–1878), American lawyer and US Senator
*[[Benjamin Wade]] (1800–1878), American lawyer and US senator
*[[Benjamin Wallace (circus owner)]] (1847–1921), American circus owner
*[[Benjamin Wallace (circus owner)]] (1847–1921), American circus owner
*[[Benjamin Wallace (writer)]], American author and magazine writer
*[[Benjamin Wallace (writer)]], American author and magazine writer
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*[[Benjamin Yuen]] (born 1981), Hong Kong actor and singer
*[[Benjamin Yuen]] (born 1981), Hong Kong actor and singer
*[[Benjamin Yusupov]] (born 1962), Israeli classical composer, conductor and pianist
*[[Benjamin Yusupov]] (born 1962), Israeli classical composer, conductor and pianist
*[[Benjamin Zablocki]] (1941–2020), American sociologist
*[[Benjamin Zendel]], Canadian psychologist
*[[Benjamin Zendel]], Canadian psychologist
*[[Benjamin Zephaniah]] (born 1958), British poet and writer
*[[Benjamin Zephaniah]] (born 1958), British poet and writer
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* Benjamin the Elephant (original German name Benjamin Blümchen), the main character of the same named [[Benjamin the Elephant|television series]]
* Benjamin the Elephant (original German name Benjamin Blümchen), the main character of the same named [[Benjamin the Elephant|television series]]
* Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit's cousin in ''[[The Tale of Benjamin Bunny]]'' by Beatrix Potter
* Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit's cousin in ''[[The Tale of Benjamin Bunny]]'' by Beatrix Potter
* Benjamin Button, the title character of both [[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (short story)]] and [[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (film)|film]]
* Benjamin Button, the title character of both [[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (short story)|short story]] and [[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (film)|film]]
* [[Soldier Boy|Benjamin C. L.]], known as Soldier Boy, from the third season of [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s [[The Boys (TV series)|''The Boys'']]
* [[Soldier Boy|Benjamin C. L.]], known as Soldier Boy, from the third season of [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s [[The Boys (TV series)|''The Boys'']]
* [[Uncle Ben|Benjamin Franklin Parker]], known as Uncle Ben, from [[Marvel Comics]]'s [[Spider-Man]]
* [[Uncle Ben|Benjamin Franklin Parker]], known as Uncle Ben, from [[Marvel Comics]]'s [[Spider-Man]]
* [[Principal Benjamin Krupp]], the school principal and title character from ''[[Captain Underpants]]''
* [[Principal Benjamin Krupp]], the school principal and title character from ''[[Captain Underpants]]''
* [[List of M*A*S*H characters#Hawkeye Pierce|Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce]], the main character from the M*A*S*H [[List of M*A*S*H novels|novels]], the [[MASH (film)|film]] and the [[M*A*S*H (TV series)|television series]]
* [[List of M*A*S*H characters#Hawkeye Pierce|Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce]], the main character from the M*A*S*H [[List of M*A*S*H novels|novels]], the [[MASH (film)|film]] and the [[M*A*S*H (TV series)|television series]]
* [[Ben Grimm|Benjamin Jacob "Ben" Grimm]], also known as the Thing, from Marvel Comics
* Benjamin Richards/Ben Richards, main character in the 1987 movie [[The Running Man (1987 film)|''The Running Man'']]
* Benjamin Richards/Ben Richards, main character in the 1987 movie [[The Running Man (1987 film)|''The Running Man'']]
* [[Benjamin Sisko]], Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' television series
* [[Benjamin Sisko]], Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' television series
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* Benjamin "Benjy" Compson, narrator of first section and mentally handicapped son of Jason from the [[William Faulkner]] novel "[[The Sound and the Fury]]".
* Benjamin "Benjy" Compson, narrator of first section and mentally handicapped son of Jason from the [[William Faulkner]] novel "[[The Sound and the Fury]]".
* [[Ben Solo]], son of [[Han Solo]] and [[Leia Organa]], main character in the sequel trilogy of ''[[Star Wars Saga]]'' portrayed by [[Adam Driver]]
* [[Ben Solo]], son of [[Han Solo]] and [[Leia Organa]], main character in the sequel trilogy of ''[[Star Wars Saga]]'' portrayed by [[Adam Driver]]
* [[Ben Linus]], a recurring antagonist in [[Lost (2004 TV series)|''Lost'']]


==Surname==
==Surname==
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*[[Arthur Benjamin]] (1893–1960), Australian composer
*[[Arthur Benjamin]] (1893–1960), Australian composer
*[[Asher Benjamin]] (1773–1845), American architect
*[[Asher Benjamin]] (1773–1845), American architect
*[[Benoit Benjamin]] (born 1964), American basketball player
*[[Benoit Benjamin]] (born 1964), American basketball player
*[[Clinton Benjamin]] (died 2005), Nauruan politician
*[[Collin Benjamin]] (born 1978), Namibian footballer
*[[Collin Benjamin]] (born 1978), Namibian footballer
*[[Emmanuel Benjamin]] (born 1955), Indian cricketer
*[[Emmanuel Benjamin]] (born 1955), Indian cricketer
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*[[Eugene S. Benjamin]] (1862–1941), American businessman and philanthropist
*[[Eugene S. Benjamin]] (1862–1941), American businessman and philanthropist
*[[François Benjamin]] (born 1962), Canadian politician
*[[François Benjamin]] (born 1962), Canadian politician
*[[Floella Benjamin]] (born 1949), British actor and businesswoman
*[[Floella Benjamin]] (born 1949), British actress and businesswoman
*[[George Benjamin (composer)]] (born 1960), British composer
*[[George Benjamin (composer)]] (born 1960), British composer
*[[Georges C. Benjamin]] (born 1952), American public health official
*[[Georges C. Benjamin]] (born 1952), American public health official
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*[[Lewis Melville|Lewis Saul Benjamin]] (1874–1932), birth name of English author Lewis Melville
*[[Lewis Melville|Lewis Saul Benjamin]] (1874–1932), birth name of English author Lewis Melville
*[[Lucy Benjamin]] (born 1970), British actress
*[[Lucy Benjamin]] (born 1970), British actress
*[[Maurice Benjamin]], British Empire aerial gunner
*[[Melanie Benjamin (author)]] (born 1962), pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser
*[[Melanie Benjamin (author)]] (born 1962), pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser
*[[Melanie Benjamin (Ojibwe leader)]], chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
*[[Miles Benjamin]] (born 1988), English rugby union player
*[[Miles Benjamin]] (born 1988), English rugby union player
*[[Quanteisha Benjamin]] (born 1991/92), Canadian singer
*[[Quanteisha Benjamin]] (born 1991/92), Canadian singer
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*Judy Benjamin, main character in the 1980 film ''[[Private Benjamin (1980 film)|Private Benjamin]]''
*Judy Benjamin, main character in the 1980 film ''[[Private Benjamin (1980 film)|Private Benjamin]]''
*Kikki Benjamin/Mew Kikki, English dub name of Bu-Ling Huang/Mew Pudding in the 2001 manga ''[[Tokyo Mew Mew]]''
*Kikki Benjamin/Mew Kikki, English dub name of Bu-Ling Huang/Mew Pudding in the 2001 manga ''[[Tokyo Mew Mew]]''

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== Variants ==
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* Arabic: بنيامين (Benyámén)
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* Bengali: বিনয়ামিন, বিন ইয়ামিন, বনিয়ামিন, বেঞ্জামিন/বেনজামিন (Binyamin, {{lang|bn-Latn|Bin yeamin}}, Boniamin , Benjamin/Benzamin)
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* Chinese: 本杰明 (Běnjiémíng)
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* Czech: Benjamín
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* Dutch: Benjamin
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* English: Benjamin
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* Ethiopia: Biniyam
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* Eritrea: Biniyam
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* French: Benjamin
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* German: Benjamin
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* Greek: Βενιαμίν (Veniamín)
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* Hawaiian: Peni
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* Hebrew: בנימין ({{lang|he-Latn|binyameen}})
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* Hindi: बेंजामिन ({{lang|hi-Latn|benjaamin}})
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* Hungarian: Benjámin
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* Icelandic: Benjamín
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* Indonesian: Benyamin, Benjamin
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* Italian: Beniamino
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* Latin: Benjamin
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* Japanese: ベンジャミン (Benjamin)
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* Korean: 벤자민 (Benjamin)
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* Lithuanian: Benjaminas, Benas
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* Macedonian: Бенџамин, Венјамин (Bendžamin, Venyamin)
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* Norwegian: Benjamin
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* Polish: Beniamin
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* Portuguese: Benjamim
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* Romanian: Benjamin
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* Russian: Вениамин ([[Veniamin]], Venyamin), Веня (Venya)
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* Slovak: Benjamín
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* Slovenian: Benjamin, Beno
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* Spanish: Benjamín
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* Swedish: Benjamin
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* Telugu: బెన్యామీను (Benyaminu)
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* Turkish: Bünyamin, Benyamin
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* Yiddish: Binyomin


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Bosnian masculine given names]]

[[Category:English masculine given names]]
[[Category:English masculine given names]]
[[Category:French masculine given names]]
[[Category:French masculine given names]]

Latest revision as of 02:59, 24 December 2024

This article is about people with the name Benjamin. For history and origin, see Benjamin. For other uses, see Benjamin (disambiguation).
Benjamin
Portrait of Benjamin, son of Israel and the first to use that name
Pronunciation/ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ BEN-jə-min
French: [bɛ̃ʒamɛ̃]
German: [ˈbɛnjamiːn]
Hebrew: [bɪnjaˈmin]
Swedish: [ˈbêːnjamɪn]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameבִּנְיָמִין Binyāmīn
Meaning'Son of my right hand' in Hebrew and Arabic languages
Other names
Variant form(s)Benyaameen, Benyāmīn, Binyaameen, Binyāmīn
Nickname(s)Ben, Bengie, Benj, Benjy, Benji, Benjoi, Benjie, Benjo, Benno, Benny, Benson, Benvolio, Benzino, Biniam,

Benjamin is a popular given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין‎, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyaamem: 'son of my days'.[1][2]

Benjamin is often shortened to Ben, and sometimes to Benny, Benito, Benjy, Benji, etc. It is also a patronymic surname. Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages.

The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers[3] (see also the "youngest son" stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from the biblical son of Jacob of that name, who occupied that position in his family.

In some language with Sanskrit root, such as Thai language, Benja or Benjama is also derivative of pañca which means 'five' or 'the fifth'. And can be merged with Indra to form the name homophone name Benjamin (which means 'the fifth Indra', sometimes written Benchamin). There are also many similar name start with Banja- or Benjama- with other combination such as Benjawan (used by some actresses and models in Thailand) or Benjamat (female name, also means the flower Chrysanthemum).

Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like Benjamina.

Variants

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Given name

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Notable people with the name Benjamin or its variant spellings include:

Fictional characters

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Surname

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Fictional characters

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  • Judy Benjamin, main character in the 1980 film Private Benjamin
  • Kikki Benjamin/Mew Kikki, English dub name of Bu-Ling Huang/Mew Pudding in the 2001 manga Tokyo Mew Mew

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Start Learning the Israel Bible Online | Rabbi Tuly Weisz".
  2. ^ The Bible - Genesis 46:19-21
  3. ^ "What does 'Benjamin of the family' mean? - Idiom Definition".
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