Comments for the name Benjamin

The name Benjamin is from the Arabic "ibn amin" meaning son of, or favored son of the father.

From the Hebrew name Binyamin. It is composed of two words "Bin" which means "Son" and "Yamin" which "right hand side". In Hebrew right hand side symbolizes strength. Therefore the true meaning is "son of strength". The meaning "son of south" isn’t correct. There is no reference in Hebrew for "yamin" to mean south.

The word yamin does indeed refer to both "right" and "south". South is the direction of the right hand when facing East.

In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name either means "The Chosen One," or "The Favorite Son". (Most likely The Chosen One).

In American slang, benjamins are one hundred dollar bills. They're called that because Benjamin Franklin's face is on them. This usage of the name Benjamin was coined by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, who used it in several songs, including "It's All About the Benjamins."

Benjamin was the name of Dustin Hoffman's character in the film The Graduate.

On Star Trek: DS9, the captain was named Benjamin Sisko.

Benjamin is one of the stars of the OC's name.

Benjamin Jorgenson is the lead singer of Armor For Sleep.

Benjamin is a nice name. It makes me think of someone who is kind, gentle and strong. The one nickname for it that I don't like is Benji.

Two famous bearers are inventor Benjamin Franklin, and President Benjamin Harrison.

In Denmark the youngest person in a group is called the benjamin. I love this name and I would have loved to give it to my son, but unfortunately Benjamin is so popular in Denmark right now, that it is simply overused and way to common.

Benjamin is the name of Good Charlotte's lead guitarist and back up vocals. I think that it is a beautiful name. When used in the Benjamin form it is kind and sweet. But the nickname Benji it is strong and demanding.

Pronounced BEN-ya-min (German). [noted -ed]

German pronunciation: BEN-yah-meen. [noted -ed]
Very popular name in Germany.

Listen to the German pronunciation of Benjamin here:
http://www.nordicnames.de/Aussprache.html.

Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce is the main character on the television show "M*A*S*H" (1972-1983) and was played by Alan Alda.

This is a good and wholesome name that's for sure. But it is increasingly common which puts a damper on this gentle name. I've heard this name be used in countless movies, numbers of songs, plenty of people I have passed, and not to mention its famous start in the bible. The meaning, "Son of my right hand" is beautiful and seems like a a symbol of pride one has of their son. Benji is a cute nickname but most people cross compare a dog to this name. Which again is a bad trait for this name. Ben is not bad for a nickname but it's very plain in my opinion. Overall, Benjamin is a name one should consider. But I would only use this name if I had some sort of heart felt binding with it.

This is the name of the lead singer in a rock band called, Breaking Benjamin. They're one of the most talented alternative bands I've come across.

This name is nice but it is still getting plain. It is a very popular birth name for children. I really like the nickname "Ben".

Benjamin (nicknamed Ben) is the name of one of the Walton boys in the 1970s television show, "The Waltons".

Also a masculine name in Slovenia.

Uck. I just plain don't like this name, everyone with the name I've known are either preps or complete losers. It sounds like a name I would like but the few people I've known that have it, aren't exactly my best friends.

I love this name! There's just something about it that I really love!

Benjamin is also the Czech and Slovak form. Name Day: 7. December (Czech) and 31. March (Slovak).

My nephew's name is Benjamin. When he was around 8 years old, his father and he were listening to some Bob Marley tunes when "Jammin'" came on. Ben listened intently to the song and then, with a big smile exclaimed, "This song is about ME!" My brother was puzzled but amused. "What do you mean, Ben?" Ben answered, "The guy is singing my name! Been jammin'!" Cool! So Ben will be "Ben Jammin'" forever more!

'On My First Son', by Ben Johnson, laments the death of the poet's young son, also Benjamin. The opening line is a reference to the meaning behind the boy's name: "Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy".

"Benjamin" is a song by Veruca Salt from the album "Eight Arms to Hold You".

Benjamin is a very nice name with a lot of history. I love the nickname Ben. I can see this name on a jock, a nerd, an actor, a dentist, a doctor, pretty much anything. I hope this name doesn't become too popular.

A famous bearer was Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731–October 9, 1806), a free African American mathematician, astronomer, clockmaker, and publisher.

Believe it or not, but this name is starting to grow on me. I don't just picture losers or preps with the name anymore, and the associations have recently improved drastically. I can even stomach the nickname Ben now. I still don't like it enough to use it, but perhaps for one of my characters!

The last living Thylacine (Tasmainian Wolf/Tasmainian Tiger) in captivity was supposedly named Benjamin.

Well, you can't really go wrong with this name. This is one of those safe classic names like Andrew and Jacob that are likely to work on any regular guy and that shouldn't lead to bullying or discrimination, and the name sounds good for kids and adults alike. I also like the sound of the full name more than Ben alone, but Ben is the only decent nickname. Benji sounds like a name for a little kid or a dog, and only annoying and immature frat boys and members of crappy bands that only want to make money would go by Benji.

Ben Barnes, a British actor who recently starred in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' (as Prince Caspian), is actually named Benjamin. He was born on August 20, 1981.

Number 25 for boys in 2005.

Benjamin Linus is a fictional character on the TV-series Lost.

The Hebrew pronunciation is "Ben-yah-meen" and means "Son of my right hand".

Benjamin Button was the main character both of the new movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and the short-story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The character in the movie was very kind, caring, and insightful. This has always been one of my favorite boy's name.

Nicolas Cage played Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Gates in the National Treasure movies.

I like this name, but I'm not sure why. I think it's much better than Benji.

In French, the youngest child in a family is called "le benjamin" (if male) or "la benjamine" (if female) in reference to the Biblical story.

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady just named their baby Benjamin. Easy to pronounce by both their families.

Model Gisele Bundchen and football pro Tom Brady named their son Benjamin.

Benjamin Britten great English composer.

Bearer of the name is Benjamin Netanyahu, the coolest Israeli Prime Minister! He is kick-butt and awesome. :)

The Scarlett Spider (Spiderman's clone) changed his name to Ben Reilly.

Also a boys name in Croatia.

Benjamin is a really nice name.

Comedian Owen Smith uses the stage name "Owen Benjamin".

Benjamin Raich is an Austrian skier.

I have a character called Benjamin and I pronounce it in the French and English ways. It depends on who's interacting with him I guess. It's a very kind and sophisticated name to me~

Benjamin Tallmadge was an American soldier in the Revolution who ran the famous Culper Spy Ring in New York for George Washington. Also a friend of hanged spy Nathan Hale.

Benjamin Barker (1776-1838) was a British painter.

My boyfriend has this name, but spelled Benjamen with an 'e'. Although I did once date a boy spelled the regular way. What can I say? I'm all about the benjamins (so of course I like this name...)

Even though this name is super popular, it is still my absolute favorite boys name as it is just so handsome!

Very nice, classic boys name. I like Ben and Benjy for nicknames.

Beautiful name, but I don't like it, because of the politics of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield... in my opinion William Ewart Gladstone is better, and not only as a name.

Ben Goldwasser is the keyboardist and also writes the music for psychedelic rock-pop band MGMT. He was born December 17, 1982.

Love this name, love the name Ben. Sounds like such a sweet name for a little boy.

I love this name! I also like that its been consistently popular for over 200 years.