Definitions for Benjamin
ˈbɛn dʒə mənben·jamin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcisnoun

   gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

2. Benjaminnoun

   (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjaminnoun

   of biblical origin.

2. Benjaminnoun

   The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel.

3. Etymology: From the Βενιαμίν, from Old Testament בּנימין.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjaminnoun

   Benzoin. The name of a tree.

   From a calyx, which consists of four leaves, are produced three small flowers, which have an oblong tube; the upper part, which is expanded, is divided into eight segments; between which are several short threads, and, in the middle of the tube, is the ovarium, which becomes a fruit. It was brought from Virginia into England, and is propagated by laying down the tender branches in the spring of the year. Philip Miller.

2. Benjaminnoun

   A gum. See Benzoin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjamin

   Benjamin (Hebrew: בִּנְיָמִין‎ Bīnyāmīn; "Son of (the) right") was the last of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's thirteenth child and twelfth and youngest son) in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He was also the progenitor of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin. Unlike Rachel's first son, Joseph, Benjamin was born in Canaan according to biblical narrative. In the Samaritan Pentateuch, Benjamin's name appears as "Binyamēm" (Samaritan Hebrew: ࠁ‎ࠪ‎ࠍࠬ‎ࠉࠣ‎ࠌࠜ‎ࠉࠌࠬ‎, "son of days"). In the Quran, Benjamin is referred to as a righteous young child, who remained with Jacob when the older brothers plotted against Joseph. Later rabbinic traditions name him as one of four ancient Israelites who died without sin, the other three being Chileab, Jesse and Amram.

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1. benjamin

   The name Benjamin is of Hebrew origin and means "son of my right hand" or "son of the south". It's used primarily as a masculine given name. In the Old Testament of the Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Benjaminnoun

   see Benzoin

2. Benjaminnoun

   a kind of upper coat for men

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjamin

   Benjamin was the last-born of Jacob's twelve sons, and the second and last son of Rachel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He was the progenitor of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin. In the Biblical account, unlike Rachel's first son, Joseph, Benjamin was born in Canaan. In the Qur'an, Benjamin is referred to as righteous young child, who remained with Jacob when the older brothers plotted against Joseph.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjamin

   ben′jä-min, n. a kind of overcoat formerly worn by men. [Suggested possibly by 'Joseph's coat.' The Gipsy béngari, 'waistcoat,' has been proposed as an etymon.]

2. Benjamin

   ben′jä-min, n. gum benjamin, an essence made from benzoin.—n. Ben′jamin-tree, a North American aromatic shrub, with stimulant tonic bark and berries: the tree which yields benzoin—Styrax Benzoin. [A corr. of Benzoin.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benjamin

   Jacob's youngest son, by Rachel, the head of one of the twelve tribes, who were settled in a small fertile territory between Ephraim and Judah; the tribe to which St. Paul belonged.

Rap DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. benjaminnoun

   Money. From the one hundred dollar bill, which has Benjamin Franklin on the front. "It's all about the Benjamins" -- Puff Daddy (It's All About The Benjamins baby!! My man Killa Cam off "young cassanovas" on the "how to be a player" soundtrack: "Now I know what a woman think, but girl I'm top ten rank/ But I only get hard when I see Ben Frank in the bank"

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1. benjamin

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BENJAMIN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Benjamin is ranked #850 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Benjamin surname appeared 40,590 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 14 would have the surname Benjamin.
   
   49% or 19,905 total occurrences were White.
   41.5% or 16,877 total occurrences were Black.
   3.3% or 1,372 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.6% or 1,059 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   2.4% or 1,011 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.9% or 365 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Old Testament
   • Gum Resin
   • Patriarch

How to pronounce Benjamin?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Benjamin in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benjamin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benjamin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Benjamin in a Sentence

1. Cary Summers:

   Benjamin Franklin wrote. I firmly believe... without Benjamin Franklin concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel, a reference to the Old Testament biblical story that didn't end well for the builders. The museum also showcases the Bible’s influence on world history, culture, science, art and literature. One section of the museum is devoted to the Bible in America, its influence on presidents and the Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin, who quoted the Bible's book to explain the importance of the country's founders to abide by the book's wisdom. Cary Summers said it's important people have information about a book that has had such tremendous impact on the Western world. And it will be presented, warts and all, of how people used – and abused – its precepts. One of the goals of the museum is to put Gutenberg Bible back in the center of conversation.

2. Vice President Joe Biden:

   Ron Dermer said. While the White House is re-evaluating how to rebuild its relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have met with prominent Jewish leaders and organizations to reassure them they deal will not put Israel at risk. This isn't a grand bargain between the United States and Iran, it's based on hard-hitting, hard-headed compromises and assessments.

3. Philip Seymour Hoffman:

   And so I thank you for casting this short, 29-year-old, unknown actor with a prominent nose to play Benjamin Braddock, god bless you, sir. You're more than a great director. You're a real artist down to your toes, because you're insanely courageous.

4. Natalie Portman:

   Let me speak for myself, i chose not to attend because I did not want to appear as endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu, who was to be giving a speech at the ceremony.

5. Benjamin Lessing:

   As Benjamin Lessing start to lock up more and more people, Benjamin Lessing're really giving fuel to the fire. Benjamin Lessing're putting more people in the hands of these prison gangs, giving them more power to recruit.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Benjamin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Benjamin
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Benjamin
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Benjamin
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Benjamin
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Benjamin
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Benjamin
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html