Origin and Meaning of Benjamon

Son of the right hand

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), where 'ben' means 'son' and 'yamin' means 'right'.

• Benjamon is a less common variant of Benjamin, often used in various cultures where Hebrew names are popular.
• In addition to its Hebrew roots, variants like Benjamin can be found across many cultures, such as Benjamín in Spanish and Beniamino in Italian.
• Notable bearers of similar names include Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and Benjamin Netanyahu, a prominent Israeli politician.
• While Benjamin has consistently been popular in many Western cultures, the variant Benjamon is relatively rare but may see usage in multicultural families.
• Similar names include Benedict, Benicio, and other variations that have 'Ben' as a prefix, all commonly related to blessings or good fortune.