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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 31 March

Benjamín

Benjamin is an enduringly popular biblical name of Hebrew origin with universal appeal. Historically associated with Jacob's beloved youngest son, it often affectionately denotes the favorite or youngest in a family. Warm, versatile, and dignified, it remains a quintessential favorite for parents worldwide.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Benjamin
Slovak:
Benjamín
Czech:
Benjamín
Hungarian:
Benjámin
Polish:
German:
Benjamin
Spanish:
Benjamín
French:
Benjamin
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 326 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 4

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza z hebrejského mena Binjāmín (בִּנְיָמִין), zloženého zo slov ben (syn) a jāmín (pravá ruka, pravá strana; tiež juh). Doslovne sa vykladá ako „syn pravej ruky“ alebo „syn juhu“. Význam „najmladší syn“ nevychádza priamo z etymológie, ale vznikol druhotne podľa biblického Benjamína, najmladšieho Jakubovho syna.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Benjamín vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

75 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie75 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BENJAMIN

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

í (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

17 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
31 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarAustrian CalendarCroatian Calendar
3 January
Hungarian Calendar
30 August
Tranovský Evangelical
7 December
Czech Calendar
19 December
Austrian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Benjamín
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Benjamína
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Benjamínovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Benjamína
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Benjamín!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Benjamínovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Benjamínom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BenjamínkoBenkoBenoBenyBen
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Benjamín
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Benjamínko! Benko! Beny!

Notable figures named Benjamín

18

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Benjamín Galindo
MX
born 1960Notable Figure

Mexican footballer

Benjamín de Arriba y Castro
ES
1886 – 1973Historical Figure

Catholic cardinal (1886–1973)

Benjamín Noval
ES
born 1979Notable Figure

road bicycle racer

Benjamín Jarnés
ES
1888 – 1949Historical Figure

Spanish writer (1888–1949)

Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna
CL
1831 – 1886Historical Figure

Chilean politician (1831–1886)

Benjamín Vicuña
CL
born 1977Notable Figure

Chilean actor

Benjamín Zeledón Rodríguez
NI
1879 – 1912Historical Figure

Nicaraguan politician (1879-1912)

Benjamín Naishtat
AR
born 1986Notable Figure

Argentinian film director and screenwriter

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Benjamín Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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