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," "son of the south," and "son of my old age." The name derives from Hebrew elements ben meaning "son," and yamin meaning "right hand." Parents might recognize variant Benjamin as Jacob and Rachel's youngest of twelve sons in the Book of Genesis. Benjamin was also accredited as one of the founders of the twelves tribes of Israel. Benjamin has enjoyed widespread popularity for centuries ranging from Franklin to 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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