Banjamin
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Banjamin
The name 'Banjamin' is a variant spelling of 'Benjamin', meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין).
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Etymology
The name 'Banjamin' is a variant spelling of 'Benjamin', meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין). It is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, notably as the name of the youngest son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, and as a common given name in English-speaking countries.
Banjamin currently ranks #10,934 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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