Benjamino
b(e)-njami-no,
ben-ja-mino
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Son of the right hand, son of the south
Benjamino is a boy's name of Hebrew origins, meaning "son of the right hand" and "son of the south." The name derives from the Hebrew elements ben, meaning "son," and yamin, meaning "right hand." Parents might recognize variant Benjamin as the youngest of Jacob and Rachel's twelve sons in the Book of Genesis. Benjamin was also accredited as one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin has enjoyed widespread popularity for centuries, sported by famous figures ranging from Benjamin Franklin to Ben Stiller, with the accessible nickname Ben adding to its appeal. Choosing Benjamino for your little one pays tribute to its sacred and cultural ties while maintaining a notable distinctiveness to its perennial variants.
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Abarim Publications, Benjamin meaning
Britannica, Twelve Tribes of Israel, February 2024
IMDB, Ben Stiller
Britannica, Benjamin Franklin, American author, scientist, and statesmen, April 2024
Behind the Name, Benjamin, June 2023
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