Benjy

Benjy Meaning & Origin

About Benjy
The name "Benjy" is a diminutive form of the name Benjamin. It is of Hebrew origin and means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." The name carries connotations of strength, favor, and honor, reflecting the biblical story of Benjamin, who was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. "Benjy" is often used as an affectionate nickname for individuals named Benjamin, emphasizing their youthfulness or endearing qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Benjy are male.

Benjy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnʤi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benjy in Braille

Here's how to represent Benjy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Benjy in braille

How to Spell the Name Benjy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Benjy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Benjy in sign language

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