Benyamin

The first name Benyamin is a Persian variant of the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין, binyamīn) as well as the Arabic form بِنْيَامِين (binyāmīn) and has its roots in the biblical name Benjamin. It consists of the Ancient Hebrew word ben, meaning 'son,' and jamin, meaning 'south' or 'right hand.' Therefore, the name is often interpreted as 'son of the south' or 'son of the right hand,' indicating a particularly beloved son.

What does the name Benyamin mean?

Benyamin is a Persian form of the Hebrew Binyamin and the Arabic variant. The name, derived from the Ancient Hebrew ben for 'son' and jamin for 'south, right hand,' means 'son of the south' or 'son of the right hand,' which refers to a particularly beloved son. In the Bible, Jacob's youngest son bears the name Benjamin, which is why the first name is often translated as 'the youngest' or 'youngest son.' Benyamin is primarily a common boy's name in the Persian region. Notable bearers of the name include Iranian singer Benyamin Bahadori and German pianist Benyamin Nuss.

Where does the name Benyamin come from?

The name Benyamin is a masculine first name with Ancient Hebrew roots and meanings such as 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.'

How do you pronounce Benyamin?

The pronunciation of Benyamin is three syllables and has a gentle structure. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Be-nya-min' [bɛnjaˈmiːn], starting with a bright E sound that conveys freshness. The stressed final syllable with a long I gives the name brightness, while the concluding N sound provides stability. Benyamin radiates both tradition and modernity, appearing harmonious, present, and dignified.

When is the name day of Benyamin?

The name day for Benyamin is celebrated on March 31 and December 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Benyamin ranks among the popular first names. Currently, it holds the 1,154th position among the most common names for boys. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014 at 921. Over the last ten years, Benyamin has been registered as a first name approximately 310 times, placing it at 1,178 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,318.

Nicknames & pet names

Benyi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Benyamin Cohen (American author and journalist)
• Benyamin Nuss (German pianist)
• Benyamin Sönmez (Turkish cellist)
• Benyamin Sueb (Indonesian actor)
• Benyamin Yosef Bria (Bishop of Denpasar)