Benjamin is a classic boy name that never goes out of style and that comes from Hebrew origins. In the Hebrew Bible, the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin is Jacob’s twelfth and final son. The name meaning is “son of the right hand,” or “son of the south,” and it can have a variety of meanings for your child. In the Samaritan Pentateuch, it means “son of my days,” constantly reminding of baby how much they mean to you. Benjamin is also a great choice due to its various beautiful nicknames apart from being historically and spiritually important to Jewish parents. These include Ben, Benny, and even Benji, you’ll love calling baby Benjamin as you watch him grow up.
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Parents Who Like the Name Benjamin Also Like:
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Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Benjamin? Great choices include the following:
- Betsy
- Sharyn
- David
- Aaron
- Nathaniel
- Ira
- Tamir
- Jayden
- Issac
- Joan
- Elon
- Ann
- Isaac
- Noah
- Maryam
- Lisa
- Gabriel
- Jim
- Baram
- Enoch
- Joel
- Adira
- Jonah
- Michael
- Pedael
- Jacob
- Abrianna
- Achidan
- Joseph
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- Rebecca
- Elam