Benjamin or Bennjamin?
Two spellings, side by side.
Benjamin and Bennjamin are two spellings of the same sound. Benjamin is listed with the meaning "Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible" and Bennjamin with "Son of my right hand". Benjamin is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Benjamin | Bennjamin |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible. | Son of my right hand |
| Origin | Hebrew | English |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | பெஞ்சமின் | — |
| Say it | Ben-ja-min | Benn-ja-min |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Benjamin and Bennjamin
Is Benjamin or Bennjamin more common?
Benjamin is more often searched and saved on this site; Bennjamin is also used.
Do Benjamin and Bennjamin mean the same?
Benjamin: "Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible". Bennjamin: "Son of my right hand".
How do you say Benjamin?
In parts: Ben-ja-min. Bennjamin is said the same way.
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