- Meaning
- Son of the right hand, the favoured son
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, French, Hebrew (Israel)
Nicknames for Benjamin
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Ben, Benji, Benny
- German
- Benni
- French
- Benji
- Hebrew
- Beni
What people expect from a Benjamin
Benjamin is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Benjamin: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Benjamin · nickname: Ben
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "j" (said differently in English, Spanish, German and French); already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Son of the right hand, the favoured son".
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Kaiser (2009), University of OldenburgQuestions about Benjamin
What does the name Benjamin mean?
Benjamin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Son of the right hand, the favoured son".
Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?
Benjamin is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Benjamin?
Benjamin is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, French, Hebrew (Israel).
What are nicknames for Benjamin?
Common nicknames for Benjamin are Ben, Benji, Benny, Benni and Beni.
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