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| meaning = 'Son of my right hand' in Hebrew and Arabic languages
| meaning = 'Son of my right hand' in Hebrew and Arabic languages
| origin = בִּנְיָמִין Binyāmīn
| origin = בִּנְיָמִין Binyāmīn
| nickname = Ben, Bengie, Benj, Benjy, Benji, Benjie, Benjo, Benno, Benny, Benson, Benvolio, Benzino, Biniam, Bimsi
| 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
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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]]'').
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]]
Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like [[Benjamina (name)|Benjamina]].


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
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* [[Romanian language|Romanian]]: Benjamin
* [[Romanian language|Romanian]]: Benjamin
* [[Russian language|Russian]]: Вениамин ([[Veniamin]], Venyamin), Веня (Venya)
* [[Russian language|Russian]]: Вениамин ([[Veniamin]], Venyamin), Веня (Venya)
* [[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Benjamin (Бењамин)
* [[Serbian language|Serbian]]: Бењамин (Benjamin)
* [[Slovak language|Slovak]]: Benjamín
* [[Slovak language|Slovak]]: Benjamín
* [[Slovenian language|Slovenian]]: Benjamin, Beno
* [[Slovenian language|Slovenian]]: Benjamin, Beno
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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
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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:
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[[Category:French masculine given names]]
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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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