Son of the right hand
Benjamim is the Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Binyamin. In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons and a founder of one of the tribes of Israel. The name symbolizes being a favorite or a source of strength.
Less common today
Benjamim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,582 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian actor
Photographer known for documenting the Cangaço
