Benjamin
/behndzhuhmihn/ English Male 3 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Benjamin is a English name meaning "Son of the right hand". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Hebrew Binyamin
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 3
Phonetic behndzhuhmihn
IPA bɛnd͡ʒəmɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as behndzhuhmihn. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Benjamin
- · Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father of the United States
- · Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime Minister of Israel
- · Benjamin Britten - English composer
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