Binyamin
Meaning of Binyamin
Binyamin is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as bin-yah-MEEN (/biːnˈjɑːmɪn/) in Hebrew. This name is also commonly known as Benjamin or Benjy. Binyamin has been given to newborns in the United States of America for many years, and its popularity has remained relatively steady. In recent years, it has ranked around 2500-3000 in terms of occurrence among baby boys' names. The name Binyamin carries strong biblical associations, as it was the name of one of Jacob's twelve sons in the Old Testament. With its rich history and timeless appeal, Binyamin can be a meaningful choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as bin-yah-MEEN (/biːnˈjɑːmɪn/)
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Notable People Named Binyamin
| Binyamin Kahane was an Israeli Air Force officer and pilot known for his aerial tactics, posthumously awarded the Medal of Courage by the Israeli Defense Forces. |
| Binyamin Ben-Eliezer - Binyamin "Fuad" Ben-Eliezer was an Iraqi-born Israeli politician and general who served in the Knesset and held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister. |
| Binyamin Appelbaum is a prominent business and economics writer for The New York Times, with a background in covering economic policy and a history of working for various reputable publications. |
| Binyamin Kamenetsky was a prominent educator who founded the first yeshiva on Long Island in the 1950s. |
| Binyamin Amirà - Binyamin A. Amirà was an Israeli mathematician known for his contributions to the field. |
| Binyamin Eliav was an Israeli politician, diplomat, author, and editor known for his involvement in Betar and his association with Ze'ev Jabotinsky before later joining the Labour Party, Mapai. |
| Binyamin Avniel was an Israeli politician who served in the Knesset for Herut and Gahal from 1951 to 1969. |
| Binyamin Sasson was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset from 1951 to 1955. |
