Where does “Benjamin” come from?
Benjamin comes from Late Latin Benjamin, from Ancient Greek Βενιαμίν, from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין, a proper name of uncertain ultimate origin.
Benjamin (English): A US$100 bill, which bears a portrait of Benjamin...
Definitions
- A US$100 bill, which bears a portrait of Benjamin...
Ancestry of “Benjamin”, step by step
Benjamin traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English benzoin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | benzoin | A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained... |
| 2 | Middle French | benjoin | — |
| 3 | Spanish | benjuí | benzoin |
| 4 | Arabic | [[لُبَان]] [[جَاوِيّ]] | — |
via Latin Benjamin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Benjamin | Benjamin |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Βενιαμίν | — |
| 3 | Hebrew | בִּנְיָמִין | — |
via Late Latin Benjamin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Latin | Benjamin | Benjamin |