Find out how popular the first name Benjiman has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Benjiman by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Benjiman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Benjiman.

The history of the first name Benjiman

The name Benjiman is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It originated in ancient Israel and can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as well as the name of one of the sons of Jacob and Rachel.

Binyamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and his birth story is recorded in the Book of Genesis. According to the biblical account, Rachel died while giving birth to Binyamin, and Jacob renamed him Benoni, which means "son of my sorrow," but his father later changed it to Binyamin.

The earliest recorded use of the name Benjiman can be traced back to the 13th century in England, where it was likely a variant spelling of the more common Benjamin. Over time, the name became more established in its own right, with various spellings such as Benjiman, Benjyman, and Benjamen.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Disraeli, a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1868 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880. He was born in 1804 and died in 1881.

Another notable figure with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a renowned polymath, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, born in 1706 and died in 1790.

In the realm of literature, Benjiman Jonson was a celebrated English playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era. He was born in 1572 and died in 1637, and his works include plays such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist."

Benjiman Britten, born in 1913 and died in 1976, was a renowned English composer, conductor, and pianist. He is known for his operas, including "Peter Grimes" and "The Turn of the Screw," as well as his instrumental works and choral music.

Lastly, Benjiman Whichcote was an influential English philosopher and theologian during the 17th century. He was born in 1609 and died in 1683, and he played a significant role in the Cambridge Platonist movement, which sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy.

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