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First name Benjamin - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Hebrew
Nameday
19. December
Meaning
Benjamin is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin (בִּנְיָמִין, Binyamin), meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of good fortune." In the Old Testament, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob. Depending on tradition, the feast day is celebrated on either March 31 or December 19.
Famous people with the first name Benjamin
- Benjamin (Person)
- Benjamin Netanyahu (Politician)
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- Breaking Benjamin (Person)
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