"son of good fortune, favored son"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Binyamin
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The Story of Binyamin
Binyamin is the original Hebrew form of the name Benjamin, composed of 'ben' (son) and 'yamin' (right hand). In ancient Hebrew culture, the right hand signified strength, favor, and good fortune — so the name means 'son of the right hand' or 'son of good fortune.' In the Book of Genesis, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, born as Rachel died, initially called Ben-Oni ('son of my sorrow') before his father renamed him Binyamin.
Binyamin, as the Hebrew original form, is used primarily in Israel and traditional Jewish communities worldwide. While Benjamin is the dominant English form, Binyamin has seen a revival among Israeli diaspora families and parents wanting to honor their Ashkenazi or Sephardic heritage.
Benjamin/Binyamin is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the tribe of Benjamin was historically associated with the territory near Jerusalem. The name carries deep biblical resonance and is used across Jewish communities from Ashkenazi to Sephardic to Ethiopian (Beta Israel).
Historical Record
Binyamin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 1,032 babies have been named Binyamin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Binyamin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,308 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Benjamin Netanyahu's first name in Hebrew is Binyamin
- The tribe of Benjamin was the smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel
- The name appears in all three Abrahamic traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Binyamin in Other Languages
Greek
Βενιαμίν
Latin
Beniamin
Arabic
بنيامين (Binyamin)
Hebrew
בִּנְיָמִין
Amharic
ቢኒያም (Binyam)
Popularity Over Time
#2,308
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Binyamin
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Binyamin Netanyahu
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1949
Israeli Prime Minister and long-serving political figure, the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israeli history
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Benjamin (biblical)
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The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel in the Book of Genesis, ancestor of the Tribe of Benjamin
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,308
- Total SSA Count
- 61
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Bibi
Benny
Yamin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Binyamin
What does the name Binyamin mean?
"son of good fortune, favored son" (from Hebrew). Binyamin is the original Hebrew form of the name Benjamin, composed of 'ben' (son) and 'yamin' (right hand). In ancient Hebrew culture, the right hand signified strength, favor, and good fortune — so the name means 'son of the right hand' or 'son of good fortune.' In the Book of Genesis, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, born as Rachel died, initially called Ben-Oni ('son of my sorrow') before his father renamed him Binyamin.
What is the origin of the name Binyamin?
Binyamin has Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, Arabic, and Ethiopian origins. In Hebrew, it means "son of good fortune, favored son".
Is Binyamin a boy or girl name?
Binyamin is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Binyamin?
Binyamin is currently ranked #2308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Binyamin?
Common nicknames for Binyamin include Bibi, Benny, and Yamin.
What are good middle names for Binyamin?
Popular middle name pairings include Binyamin Yosef, Binyamin David, Binyamin Moshe, Binyamin Avi, Binyamin Shmuel, Binyamin Eliyahu, and Binyamin Yitzchak.
What are good sibling names for Binyamin?
Names that pair well with Binyamin as siblings include Reuven, Shimon, Yehuda, Naftali, Rivkah, Leah, and Miriam.
How many syllables does Binyamin have?
Binyamin has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Binyamin a common or rare name?
Binyamin is an uncommon name, ranked #2308 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Binyamin?
Related spellings include Binyomin.
About the Name Binyamin
Binyamin is a boy name with Jewish, Israeli, Arabic, and Ethiopian origins . The name means "son of good fortune, favored son" in Hebrew .
Binyamin is currently ranked #2,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Binyamin has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Binyamin include Bibi, Benny, and Yamin. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Binyamin include Binyomin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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