Benajamin
BEN-jah-min
Benajamin is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1983.
What Benajamin Means
“A variant spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'.”
The Story of Benajamin
A warm, familiar sound, a gentle twist on a name signifying beloved son.
Benajamin is a variant spelling of the classic Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This rendering offers a slightly softer, perhaps more modern, feel to a name deeply rooted in tradition.
This name is for your son, a boy you imagine as both wise and deeply loyal. It’s for the child whose gentle nature and kind heart will be a steady presence in your life.
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The Achiever
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#6 in 1983
Total Births
16
First Recorded
1983
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