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Benjamina

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Benjamina.

Primary meaning

Feminine form of Benjamin (son of the right hand)

Pronunciation: ben-jah-MEE-nah

Profile summary

Feminine form of Benjamin. Rare. From Hebrew 'ben-yamin' meaning 'daughter of the right hand.' Used occasionally in English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine form of Benjamin (son of the right hand). The catalog pronunciation is listed as ben-jah-MEE-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Benjamin. Benjamina appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Benjamina is currently cataloged under English/hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine form of Benjamin (son of the right hand).

Origin note

This profile is grouped under English/hebrew origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Benjamina is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Benjamin. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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