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.

Senses

Benjamin is used for these senses in English:

• Benjamin (biblical character) The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.
• Benjamin A patrilineal surname transferred from the given name.

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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