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Benjamín

"son of the right hand"

Nicknames Benja · Mincho

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ben·hah·MEEN

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Binyamin: ben (son) + yamin (right hand, south)

What Benjamín means

Benjamín is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand". It comes from Hebrew Binyamin: ben (son) + yamin (right hand, south). It is pronounced ben-hah-MEEN.

The youngest son of Jacob. Benjamín Hill, revolutionary general, gave his name to a town in Sonora.

Nicknames in Mexico: Benja, Mincho. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: family, strength.

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Benjamín means son of the right hand

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