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Benjaamin

/BE-njaa-min/

Meaning: Son of the right hand

Benjaamin at a glance

Meaning: Son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: BE-njaa-min
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Benjamin, Benjamina, Benjaminie, Benjami, Benjaameen, Benjaaminah

Lucky details for Benjaamin

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Benjaamin is a Hebrew name meaning “son of the right hand”. It is a spelling variant of Benjamin and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Benjaamin for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Benjaamin reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Beni Benj Beny Bey

Middle Names

Bilal Brendaanah Barak

Sibling Names

Abigail Bethano Elishev Rakhelie

Compatible Names

Aaron Asherrie Daavid Ezrah Jaconie Leviye

FAQs about the name Benjaamin

What does the name Benjaamin mean?

Benjaamin means “son of the right hand” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Benjaamin a boy or girl name?

Benjaamin is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Benjaamin?

Benjaamin is pronounced BE-njaa-min (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Benjaamin?

The lucky number for Benjaamin is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Benjaamin?

Popular short forms include Beni, Benj, Beny, Bey.