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Benjamin’s Hebrew Meaning and the Story Behind It

By Emma Davies

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Benjamin comes from Hebrew Binyamin, interpreted as “son of the right hand” or “son of the south.” In Genesis, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob.

What Does the Name Benjamin Mean?

Ben and Benji offer shorter options. Jacob is a useful name to compare if you are drawn to the family story in Genesis.

Name history and references

Related reading. Jacob · Isaac

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