Son of the right hand
Veniamin is the Russian and Slavic form of the Hebrew name Benjamin. In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons, and the name historically signifies a favored or fortunate son.
Less common today
Veniamin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,025 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Soviet author known for the novel 'The Two Captains'
Renowned Russian actor and director
Russian football goalkeeper
