Benjamin
Benjamin is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means ‘son of the right hand’ or ‘son of the south’, as in the favored son.
Benjamin Meaning
Son of the right hand, Favored son
Historical Significance
Benjamin was one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Old Testament, and the name has been popular in Jewish and Christian cultures for centuries.
Fun Fact
In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Literature Reference
Benjamin Button is the title character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’.
Music Reference
The song ‘Benjamin Calypso’ appears in the musical and film ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.
Famous Namesakes
- Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father, Polymath, known for Poor Richard’s Almanack, Experiments with Electricity
- Ben Affleck: Actor, Director, known for Good Will Hunting, Argo
- Benjamin Disraeli: Prime Minister, Author, known for Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1874-1880)
Similar Names
BenjamÃn, Bennett, Bennet, Benito
Benjamin Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Related Names
Sibling Names
Jacob, Samuel, Daniel, Joseph, David, Michael, Matthew, Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca, Leah, Hannah, Abigail, Elizabeth