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How to pronounce Benjamin (BEN-ja-min)

Benjamin

BEN-ja-min

Benjamin

Hebrew origin meaning son of the right hand. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Ben.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning son of the right hand. Three syllables, stress on the first. Often shortened to Ben.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
son of the right hand (favourite son)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Benno
  • Benji
  • Ben
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Biblical youngest son of Jacob; among the most popular Australian boys' names of the 2000s.

Notable people

  • Benjamin Franklin (American statesman)
  • Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli PM)

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