The nameBenjamine
Benjamine is a rare French girl's name, the feminine form of Benjamin.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Benjamin, it comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, "son of the right hand".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it was given in small numbers from the 1900s to the 1930s.
Popularity of the name Benjamine
Benjamine in France
1979peak year (15 births)
845babies named Benjamine in France since 1900
Benjamine was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 110 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Benjamine. Half of all babies named Benjamine in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benjamine mean?
Like Benjamin, it comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, "son of the right hand".
What is the origin of the name Benjamine?
Hebrew.
Is Benjamine a girl's or a boy's name?
Benjamine is a girl's name.