Meaning
son of the right hand, son of the south
Origin
Benjamín is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (AL, AR, BE, BO, CL, CO, DE, ES, FR, GB, GT, HU, MX, NG, PA, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- classic
- strong
- religious
- international
- biblical
Famous people named Benjamín
- Benjamin Franklin
Variations
Benji, Benjamin (English), Benny (diminutive), Benji (diminutive), Benny, Ben, Jamie (rare)
Nicknames
Ben, Beni, Jamín, Beny, Benja, Bëmi, Jamie (uncommon)
Popularity
Benjamín appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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