Benjamin

Benjamin (ben-juh-min) is a masculine name that is used in the English, French, German, and Dutch languages. Benjamin is also a Biblical name. Benjamin is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand". In the Old Testament, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and is a founder of one of the southern tribes of the Hebrews.

Diminutives: Ben, Benj, Benji, Benjy, Bennie, Benny