Benjamin — meaning in English

English meaning

• benjamin name A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, borne by the youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament.
• youngest noun The least old member of a family or group.

Senses

Benjamin is used for these senses in English:

• youngest The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group.

benjamin — full definition

1. name A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, borne by the youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament.
2. noun Informal American slang for a hundred-dollar bill, from the portrait of Benjamin Franklin it carries.

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