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Benson
BEHN-suhn
Benson (name) means an English surname, either a habitational name from a place in Oxfordshire or a patronymic meaning "son of Benedict.". Example: “Benson is a common surname across England and the United States.”
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An English surname, either a habitational name from a place in Oxfordshire or a patronymic meaning "son of Benedict."
"Benson is a common surname across England and the United States."
2
A male given name derived from the surname.
"They named their son Benson after his grandfather."
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Etymology
From Old English Benesingtūn, the source of the Oxfordshire village name Benson.
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What does “Benson” mean?
The word “Benson” means an English surname, either a habitational name from a place in Oxfordshire or a patronymic meaning "son of Benedict.".
How do you pronounce “Benson”?
“Benson” is pronounced BEHN-suhn (/ˈbɛn.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Benson” in a sentence?
Here is “Benson” used in a sentence: “Benson is a common surname across England and the United States.”
What part of speech is “Benson”?
“Benson” is a name.
Where does the word “Benson” come from?
The word “Benson” comes from Old English. From Old English Benesingtūn, the source of the Oxfordshire village name Benson.
Is “Benson” a common word?
“Benson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Benson” have?
“Benson” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an English surname, either a habitational name from a place in Oxfordshire or a patronymic meaning "son of Benedict.".
Is Benson used as a first name or a surname?
Benson began as a surname but is also used as a male given name derived from that surname, so it can appear in either position.
Is Benson always capitalized?
Yes, as a proper noun referring to a surname or given name, Benson is always capitalized.
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