Benjamin

Meaning & origin

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.

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