Benjamin: name meaning and origin
Benjamin
son of the right hand
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Ben, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Benjamin
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All middle names for Benjamin, by length and meaning →
- Benjamin Beau handsome
- Benjamin Blair field, plain
- Benjamin Cole dark; coal
- Benjamin Dean valley
- Benjamin Dev divine
- Benjamin Finn fair, white
- Benjamin George farmer, earth-worker
- Benjamin Grant tall, great
Sibling names for Benjamin
- Benjamin & Abigail Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Adam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Eden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Elijah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Benjamin & Gabriel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Benjamin
BenBenjiBenny
Questions about Benjamin
What does the name Benjamin mean?
Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand".
How many syllables are in Benjamin?
Benjamin has 3 syllables (Ben-ja-min), with the stress usually on "Ben".
What are nicknames for Benjamin?
Common nicknames for Benjamin include Ben, Benji, Benny.
Is Benjamin a boy's or girl's name?
Benjamin is traditionally a boy's name.