Benny
/behnee/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Benny is a English name meaning "Son of my right ...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Benny is primarily a diminutive. It stems from: Benedict (Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed') or Benjamin (Hebrew 'ben-yāmīn' meaning 'son of the right hand').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic behnee
IPA bɛni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as behnee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Benny
- · Benny Goodman - Jazz Clarinetist
- · Benny Hill - Comedian
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