Origin and Meaning of Benjiam
Meaning & Origin
Son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which is composed of 'ben' meaning 'son' and 'yamin' meaning 'right hand' or 'south'.
Interesting Facts
- Benjiam is an alternative spelling of the more common name Benjamin, which is a biblical name popular in Jewish tradition.
- In the Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, representing loyalty and belovedness.
- Notable bearers of the name include Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and Benjamin Netanyahu, a prominent Israeli politician.
- Benjamin has been a consistently popular name in various cultures, often ranking in the top 100 names for boys in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
- Variations of the name include Ben, Benny, and Beni, as well as various spellings such as Benjaman and Banjamin.