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for males, derived from

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, ''Bīnyāmīn'', translating as "son of the right

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,in both Hebrew and Arabic languages although in the

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the name appears as "Binyaamem": "son of my days". Benjamin is often shortened to

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'', Benito, Benji etc. It is also a

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. Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages. The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers (see also the "

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" stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from the biblical son of Jacob of that name, who occupied that position in his family. Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like Benjamina or Benjawan (used by some

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Notable people with the name Benjamin or its variant spellings include: * Benjamin II (1818–1864), the pen name of a Romanian traveller *

Pope Benjamin II of Alexandria Pope Benjamin II of Alexandria, 82nd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. His episcopate lasted for eleven years, seven months and 26 days from 10 May 1327 (15 Pachons 1043 AM) to 6 January 1339 (11 Tobah 1055 AM). The See ...

(1327–1339), Coptic Pope *

Benjamin (Khazar) A Khazar ruler (probably the bek), mentioned in the Schechter Text and the Khazar Correspondence, Benjamin was the son of the Khazar ruler Menahem and probably reigned in the late ninth and early tenth centuries CE. The only extant account of B ...

, ruler of the late 9th and early 10th centuries * Saint Benjamin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ben Affleck Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Volpi Cup. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educationa ...

(born 1972), American film screenwriter, director and actor *

Benjamin Agosto Benjamin Alexandro "Ben" Agosto (born January 15, 1982) is an American ice dancer. With partner Tanith Belbin, Agosto is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a four-time World medalist, the 2004–2006 Four Continents champion, and 2004–2008 ...

(born 1982), American figure skater *

Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731October 19, 1806) was an African-American naturalist, mathematician, astronomer and almanac author. He was a landowner who also worked as a surveyor and farmer. Born in Baltimore County, Maryland, to a fr ...

(1731–1806), American author and surveyor *

Ben Barnes (actor) Benjamin Thomas Barnes (born 20 August 1981) is an English actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as Prince Caspian in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' film series (2008–2010), Logan Delos in ''Westworld'' (2016–2020), Billy Russo/J ...

(born 1981), British actor *

Ben Bernanke Ben Shalom Bernanke ( ; born December 13, 1953) is an American economist who served as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. After leaving the Fed, he was appointed a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution. Durin ...

(born 1953), former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve *

Benjamin Biolay Benjamin Biolay (; born 20 January 1973) is a French singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is the brother of singer Coralie Clément—whose first three albums he wrote and produced—and the ex-husband of Chiara Mastroiann ...

(born 1973), French singer, songwriter, producer and actor *

Benjamin F. Bowles Benjamin Franklin Bowles (1869–1928) commonly written as B. F. Bowles, was an African Americans, African American civil rights leader, teacher, high school principal, and the founder and president of Douglass University, a 20th-century college ...

(1869–1928), African American civil rights leader, and founder and president of

Douglass University Douglass University was a university established for African Americans in 1926 in located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the second university in the state of Missouri to admit African American students; and it was the second U.S. law school tha ...

. *

Benjamin Breedlove Benjamin Daniel Breedlove (August 8, 1993 – December 25, 2011) was an American Internet personality from Austin, Texas, known for his vlogs on YouTube. On the night of December 25, 2011, he died from complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...

(1993–2011), American YouTube and internet personality *

Benjamin Britten Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976, aged 63) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other ...

(1913–1976), British composer *

Benjamin Burnley Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV (born March 10, 1978) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the founder and frontman of the American rock band Breaking Benjamin. As the sole constant of the group, Burnley h ...

(born 1978), lead singer of American rock band Breaking Benjamin *

Benjamin Butler Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 – January 11, 1893) was an American major general of the Union Army, politician, lawyer, and businessman from Massachusetts. Born in New Hampshire and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, Butler is best ...

(1818–1893), American lawyer, politician, soldier and businessman *

Benjamin Carrigan Benjamin Carrigan (born 25 July 1998), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Bentleigh Greens. Club career Melbourne Victory On 8 May 2019, he made his professional debut ag ...

(born 1998), Australian association football player *

Benjamin F. Cheatham Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Cheatham (October 20, 1820 – September 4, 1886) was a Tennessee planter, California gold miner, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Army of Tennessee, inflicting ...

(1820–1886), Confederate general and California gold miner *

Benjamin Chee Chee Kenneth Thomas Chee Chee (26 March 1944 – 14 March 1977), known as Benjamin Chee Chee, was an Ojibwa Canadian artist born in Temagami, Ontario. Early life Chee Chee's early life was troubled and he lost track of his mother, for whom he spen ...

(1944–1977), Canadian artist *

Benjamin Constant Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (; 25 October 1767 – 8 December 1830), or simply Benjamin Constant, was a French people, Franco-Switzerland, Swiss political thinker, activist and writer on political theory and religion. A committed repub ...

(1767–1830), Swiss-born French politician *

Benjamin Constant (Brazil) Benjamin Constant Botelho de Magalhães (18 October 1836 – 22 January 1891) was a Brazilian military officer and political thinker. Primarily a positivist, influenced heavily by Auguste Comte, he was the founder of the positivist movement in B ...

(1836–1891), Brazilian general and politician * Benjamin Cutting (born 1987), Australian cricketer *

Benjamin Diskin Benjamin Isaac Diskin (born August 25, 1982) is an American actor who was affiliated in Studiopolis, Bang Zoom!, SDI Media, Funimation, VSI Los Angeles, and NYAV Post. Early life Diskin was born in Los Angeles County, California to a Jewish fam ...

(born 1982), American voice actor *

Benjamin Disraeli Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman and Conservative politician who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation o ...

(1804–1881), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom *

Benjamin Faunce Benjamin Rice Faunce Jr. (1873–1949) was an American Pharmacist, druggist and businessman who created the soft drink Boost! and established the Boost! Company. Early life Faunce was born in 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Benjamin Rice F ...

(1873–1949), American druggist and businessman * Benjamin W. Fortson IV, American linguist *

Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin ( April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Encyclopædia Britannica, Wood, 2021 Among the leading inte ...

(1706–1790), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States *

Benjamin Graham Benjamin Graham (; né Grossbaum; May 9, 1894 – September 21, 1976) was a British-born American economist, professor and investor. He is widely known as the "father of value investing", and wrote two of the founding texts in neoclassical inves ...

(1894–1976), British-born American investor, economist, and professor *

Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833March 13, 1901) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia–a grandson of the ninth pr ...

(1833–1901), 23rd President of the United States *

Benjamin Harrison V Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726April 24, 1791) was an American planter, merchant, and politician who served as a legislator in colonial Virginia, following his namesakes’ tradition of public service. He was a signer of the Continental Ass ...

(1726-1791), a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia *

Ben Hogan William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. He is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and ...

(1912–1997), American professional golfer *

Ben Jonson Benjamin "Ben" Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – c. 16 August 1637) was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for t ...

(1572–1637), English playwright and poet, in his time second only to Shakespeare *

Benjamin Kallos Benjamin J. Kallos (born February 5, 1981) is an American attorney and politician who represented the 5th district of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021, and now serves in the Executive Office of the President in the United States Digit ...

(born 1981), American lawyer and politician * Benjamin Kimutai (born 1971), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Benjamin Kowalewicz Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz (; born December 16, 1975) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band Billy Talent. Early life Kowalewicz, of Polish descent, was born December 16, 1975, in Pierrefonds, Quebec, and raised ...

(born 1975), lead singer of Canadian rock band Billy Talent *

Benjamin H. Kline Benjamin Harrison Kline (July 11, 1894 – January 7, 1974) was an American cinematographer and film director. He was the father of Richard H. Kline. Biography Kline was born in Birmingham, Alabama and started his career as a cinematographer i ...

(1894–1974), American cinematographer and film director *

Benjamin Lambert Benjamin Joseph Lambert, III (January 29, 1937 – March 2, 2014) was an American optometrist, community leader and politician. A Democrat, Lambert served for more than three decades in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly (the first op ...

(1937–2014), American optometrist and politician *

Benjamin Lay Benjamin Lay (January 26, 1682 – February 8, 1759) was an Anglo-American Quaker humanitarian and abolitionist. He is best known for his early and strident anti-slavery activities which would culminate in dramatic protests. He was also an autho ...

(1682–1759), Anglo-American abolitionist, activist, and humanitarian *

Benjamin Leiner Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was a Jewish Americans, Jewish American professional Boxing, boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the ...

(Benny Leonard; the "Ghetto Wizard"; 1896–1947), American world champion lightweight Hall of Fame boxer *

Benjamin Luxon Benjamin Matthew Luxon (born 24 March 1937, Redruth, Cornwall) is a retired British baritone. Biography He studied with Walther Gruner at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (while working part-time as a PE teacher in the East End) and est ...

(born 1937), British baritone singer *

Benjamin Mazar Benjamin Mazar ( he, בנימין מזר; born Binyamin Zeev Maisler, June 28, 1906 – September 9, 1995) was a pioneering Israeli historian, recognized as the "dean" of biblical archaeologists. He shared the national passion for the archaeology ...

(1906–1995), Israeli historian and archeologist; President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem *

Benjamin McKenzie Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama ''The O.C.'' (2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama ''Southlan ...

(born 1978), American actor *

Benjamin K. Miller (judge) Benjamin K. Miller (born November 5, 1936) is a former judge in Illinois. He was a member of the Illinois Supreme Court from 1984 to 2001. He served as chief justice from 1991 to 1994. Early life Miller was born November 5, 1936 in Springfield, ...

(born 1938), American judge *

Benjamin Mkapa Benjamin William Mkapa (12 November 193824 July 2020) was the third president of Tanzania, in office from 1995 to 2005. He was Chairman of the Revolutionary State Political Party (Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM). Early life Mkapa was born in Lupaso, ...

(1938–2020), 3rd President of Tanzania * Benjamin Mwangata (born 1966), Tanzanian boxer *

Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu (; ; born 21 October 1949) is an Israeli politician who served as the ninth prime minister of Israel from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. He is currently serving as Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of ...

(born 1949), Israeli Prime Minister * Benjamin Nolot, American documentary filmmaker *

Benjamin of Tudela Benjamin of Tudela ( he, בִּנְיָמִין מִטּוּדֶלָה, ; ar, بنيامين التطيلي ''Binyamin al-Tutayli'';‎ Tudela, Kingdom of Navarre, 1130 Castile, 1173) was a medieval Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia, an ...

, 12th-century Spanish rabbi *

Benjamin Okolski Benjamin Okolski (born November 12, 1984) is an American former pair skater. With Brooke Castile, he is the 2008 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, and 2007 U.S. national champion. Personal life Benjamin Okolski ...

, American figure skater *

Benjamin Orr Benjamin Orzechowski (September 8, 1947 – October 3, 2000), known professionally as Benjamin Orr, was an American musician best known as the bassist, co-lead vocalist, and co-founder of the rock band The Cars. He sang lead vocals on sever ...

(1947–2000), American bass guitarist and singer-songwriter of The Cars * Benjamin Peltonen, Finnish recording artist, known mononymously as Benjamin * Benjamin Franklin Perera, Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat *

Benjamin Perrin Benjamin Perrin is a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Human trafficking opponent Perrin is involved with human trafficking research and activism ...

, Canadian professor *

Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush (April 19, 1813) was a Founding Fathers of the United States, Founding Father of the United States who signed the United States Declaration of Independence, and a civic leader in Philadelphia, where he was a physician, politician, ...

(1746–1813), American politician, revolutionary, humanitarian, physician, educator, and founder of Dickinson College *

Don Benjamin Rupasinghe Gunawardena Don Benjamin Rupasinghe Gunawardena (12 March 1904 - 26 December 1971: si, රොබට් ගුණවර්ධන), popularly as Robert Gunawardena, was a Sri Lankan Marxist politician and diplomat. He was one of the founders of the Lanka Sa ...

(1904–1971), Sri Lankan politician * Benjamin Shapiro (born 1984), American conservative political commentator * Benjamin Smoke (1960–1999), American musician *

Benjamin St-Juste Benjamin St-Juste ( ; born September 8, 1997) is a Canadian gridiron football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Montreal, he moved to the United States to play college football at Michigan ...

(born 1997), Canadian-American football player *

Benyamin Sueb Benyamin Sueb (often written Benyamin S. or called Bang Ben; 5 March 19395 September 1995) was an Indonesian comedian, actor and singer. He released 46 studio albums and starred in more than 50 films. He received two Citra Awards for ''Intan Ber ...

(1939–1995), Indonesian actor * Benjamin Tee, Singaporean scientist and inventor * Benjamin Timbrell (c. 1683–1754), English master builder and architect * Benjamin (Benji) Ungar (born 1986), American fencer * Benjamin de Vries (born 1923), Dutch-Israeli economic historian *

Benjamin Wade Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade (October 27, 1800March 2, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator for Ohio from 1851 to 1869. He is known for his leading role among the Radical Republicans.

(1800–1878), American lawyer and US Senator * Benjamin Wallace (circus owner) (1847–1921), American circus owner *

Benjamin Wallace (writer) Benjamin Wallace is an American author and magazine writer known for his 2008 book ''The Billionaire's Vinegar''. Early life Benjamin Wallace grew up in Washington, D.C. and was the son of Daphne Wallace and Don Wallace Jr. His father was a pro ...

, American author and magazine writer *

Benjamin Lee Whorf Benjamin Lee Whorf (; April 24, 1897 – July 26, 1941) was an American linguist and fire prevention engineer. He is known for "Sapir–Whorf hypothesis," the idea that differences between the structures of different languages shape how thei ...

(1897–1941), American linguist, known for contributing to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis *

Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner Benjamin Marshall Wildman-Tobriner (born September 21, 1984) is an American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder. Early life Wildman-Tobriner was born in San Francisco to Michael Tobriner and Stephanie Wild ...

(born 1984), American 2008 Gold Medal Olympic swimmer and former world record holder *

Benjamin Willoughby Benjamin Milton Willoughby (April 8, 1855 – June 29, 1940) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He served as a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court from January 6, 1919 to January 7, 1931. Biography Willoughby was born in Ripley Cou ...

(1855–1940), Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court * Benjamin Yusupov (born 1962), Israeli classical composer, conductor and pianist * Benjamin Zendel, Canadian psychologist *

Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (born 15 April 1958)Gregory, Andy (2002), ''International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002'', Europa, p. 562. . is a British writer and dub poet. He was included in ''The Times'' list of Britain's top 50 post-wa ...

(born 1958), British poet and writer *

Benjamin Zhang Bin Zhang Bin ( zh, s=张彬; born May 16, 1974) is a mainland Chinese manhua artist and illustrator, who works under the pen name "Benjamin" (). Zhang has done variant covers for Marvel Comics Benjamin Benjamin ( he, ''Bīnyāmīn''; "Son of (the) right") blue letter bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h3225/kjv/wlc/0-1/ H3225 - yāmîn - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv) was the last of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's thir ...

, a donkey from

George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitar ...

's novel ''

Animal Farm ''Animal Farm'' is a beast fable, in the form of satirical allegorical novella, by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to crea ...

'' * Benjamin, in ''The Walking Dead'' television series * Benjamin the Elephant (original German name Benjamin Blümchen), the main character of the same named

television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite television, satellite, or cable television, cable, excluding breaking news, television adverti ...

* Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit's cousin in ''

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny ''The Tale of Benjamin Bunny'' is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in September 1904. The book is a sequel to ''The Tale of Peter Rabbit'' (1902), and tells of Peter's retur ...

'' by Beatrix Potter * Benjamin Button, the title character of both

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (short story) "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a short story about a man who ages in reverse, from senescence to infancy, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in '' Collier's'' Magazine on May 27, 1922, with the cover and illustration ...

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film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...

* Benjamin C. L., known as Soldier Boy, from the third season of

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's ''The Boys'' * Benjamin Franklin Parker, known as Uncle Ben, from

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...

Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book '' Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the ...

* Principal Benjamin Krupp, the school principal and title character from ''

Captain Underpants ''Captain Underpants'' is an illustrated children's novel series by American author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. The series revolves around two fourth graders, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, living in Piqua, Ohio, and Captain Underpants, a ...

'' * Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, the main character from the M*A*S*H

novels A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. The present English word for a long work of prose fiction derives from the for "new", "news", or "short story of something new", itself ...

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* Benjamin Richards/Ben Richards, main character in the 1987 movie ''The Running Man'' *

Benjamin Sisko Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise portrayed by Avery Brooks. He first appeared in the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') and became prominent on the TV show in the United ...

, Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine in the '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' television series * Benjamin Stilton, Geronimo Stilton's nephew and a main character in the

Geronimo Stilton ''Geronimo Stilton'' is an Italian children's chapter book series written by Elisabetta Dami under the pen name of the title character. Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series in the US since February 2004, and th ...

book series * Benjamin Kirby Tennyson (better known as Ben or Ben 10) from

Cartoon Network Cartoon Network (often abbreviated as CN) is an American cable television channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It is a part of The Cartoon Network, Inc., a division that also has the broadcasting and production activities of Boomerang, Car ...

's ''

Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device rese ...

'' franchise *

Gentle Ben Gentle Ben is a bear character created by author Walt Morey and first introduced in a 1965 children's novel, ''Gentle Ben''. The original novel told the story of the friendship between a large male bear named Ben and a boy named Mark. The story p ...

, bear character created by Walt Morey, in the children's book and 1967 television series of the same name and the 1967 film ''

Gentle Giant Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980. The band were known for the complexity and sophistication of their music and for the varied musical skills of their members. All of the band members were multi-inst ...

'' * Benjamin "Ben" Gross, a character on Netflix's ''

Never Have I Ever "Never have I ever", also known as "I've never..." or "ten fingers", is a drinking game in which players take turns asking other players about things they have not done. Other players who have done this thing respond by taking a drink. A vers ...

'' portrayed by

Jaren Lewison Jaren Lewison (born December 9, 2000) is an American actor who is best known for portraying Ben Gross in the television series ''Never Have I Ever''. Early life and education Jaren Miles Lewison grew up in Dallas, Texas, in a Jewish family. H ...

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* Abraham Cornelius Benjamin (1897–1968), American philosopher *

Adam Benjamin Jr. Adam Benjamin Jr. (August 6, 1935 – September 7, 1982) was an American politician and a United States Congressman, United States Representative from Indiana's 1st congressional district, serving from 1977 until his death from a heart attack i ...

(1935–1982), American politician *

Adam Benjamin (musician) Adam Benjamin is an American jazz keyboardist and composer. He is a founding member of Kneebody, and leads an active career as a performer and writer. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in Jazz by ''Downbeat Magazine''. Background Benjamin ...

, American musician * Albert Benjamin (1909–2006), Scottish bridge player *

Alec Benjamin Alec Shane Benjamin (born May 28, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. His 2018 breakthrough single "Let Me Down Slowly" reached the top 40 in over 25 countries and has amassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April ...

(born 1994), American singer-songwriter * Andre Benjamin (born 1975), American musician and actor; co-founder of Outkast *

Anna Smeed Benjamin Anna Smeed Benjamin (, Smeed; November 28, 1834 – June 1, 1924) was an American social reformer and activist involved in the Temperance movement in the United States, temperance movement. After being drawn into the work of the Woman's Foreign M ...

(1834-1924), American social reformer *

Arthur Benjamin Arthur Leslie Benjamin (18 September 1893, in Sydney – 10 April 1960, in London) was an Australian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher. He is best known as the composer of '' Jamaican Rumba'' (1938) and of the ''Storm Clouds Cantata'', f ...

(1893–1960), Australian composer *

Asher Benjamin Asher Benjamin (June 15, 1773July 26, 1845) was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal architecture and the later Greek Revival architecture. His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities a ...

(1773–1845), American architect *

Benoit Benjamin Lenard Benoit Benjamin e-NOYT(; born November 22, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton Univers ...

(born 1964), American basketball player *

Collin Benjamin Collin Benjamin (born 3 August 1978) is a Namibian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his professional career with Hamburger SV while representing Namibia at international level. Benjamin represented Na ...

(born 1978), Namibian footballer * Emmanuel Benjamin (born 1955), Indian cricketer *

Eno Benjamin Eno Benjamin (born April 13, 1999) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State and was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2 ...

(born 1999), American football player * Eugene S. Benjamin (1862–1941), American businessman and philanthropist * François Benjamin (born 1962), Canadian politician *

Floella Benjamin Floella Karen Yunies Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, (born 23 September 1949GRO Register of Marriages: SEP 1980 14 0207 LAMBETH – Keith D. Taylor=Floella K.Y. Benjamin) is a Trinidadian-British actress, singer, presenter, author, businesswoman, ...

(born 1949), British actor and businesswoman *

George Benjamin (composer) Sir George William John Benjamin, CBE (born 31 January 1960) is an English composer of contemporary classical music. He is also a conductor, pianist and teacher. He is well known for operas '' Into the Little Hill'' (2006), '' Written on Skin' ...

(born 1960), British composer *

Georges C. Benjamin Georges C. Benjamin (born September 28, 1952) is an American public health official who has served as Executive Director of the American Public Health Association since 2002, and previously as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and M ...

(born 1952), American public health official * H. Jon Benjamin (born 1966), American comedian and actor *

Harry Benjamin Harry Benjamin (January 12, 1885 – August 24, 1986) was a German-American endocrinologist and sexologist, widely known for his clinical work with transgender people. Early life and career Benjamin was born in Berlin, and raised in a German ...

(1885–1986), German-born American sexologist *

Hilde Benjamin Hilde Benjamin ( Lange; 5 February 1902 – 18 April 1989) was an East German judge and Minister of Justice of the German Democratic Republic. She is most notorious for presiding over the East German show trials of the 1950s, which drew comp ...

(1902–1989), East German judge and politician *

J. J. Benjamin Israe͏̈l Joseph Benjamin (Fălticeni, Moldavia, 1818 – London, May 3, 1864) was a Romanian-Jewish historian and traveler. His pen name was "Benjamin II", in allusion to Benjamin of Tudela. Life and travels Married young, he engaged in the l ...

(1818–1864), Romanian-Jewish historian and traveller *

Jessica Benjamin Jessica Benjamin is a psychoanalyst known for her contributions to psychoanalysis and social thought. She is currently a practicing psychoanalyst in New York City where she is on the faculty of the New York University Postdoctoral Psychology Prog ...

(born 1946), American feminist and psychoanalyst *

Joel Benjamin Joel Lawrence Benjamin (born March 11, 1964) is an American chess player who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). In 1998, he was voted "Grandmaster of the Year" by the U.S. Chess Federation. , his Elo rating was 2506, making him the No. ...

(born 1964), American chess grandmaster * John Benjamin (disambiguation), several people * Jon Benjamin (disambiguation), several people *

Judah P. Benjamin Judah Philip Benjamin, QC (August 6, 1811 – May 6, 1884) was a United States senator from Louisiana, a Cabinet officer of the Confederate States and, after his escape to the United Kingdom at the end of the American Civil War, an English ba ...

(1811–1884), American politician *

Kelvin Benjamin Kelvin Benjamin (born February 5, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He also played for ...

(born 1991), American football wide receiver *

Leanne Benjamin Leanne Faye Benjamin (born 13 July 1964) is a retired Australian ballet dancer who was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. Early life and training Benjamin was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, to Jill and Bernie Benjamin. Benj ...

(born 1964), Australian ballet dancer *

Lewis Saul Benjamin Lewis Saul Benjamin ( pen name, Lewis Melville; 1874–1932) was an English author, born into a Jewish familyWilliam D. Rubinstein, Michael Jolles, Hilary L. Rubinstein, ''The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History'', Palgrave Macmillan (201 ...

(1874–1932), birth name of English author Lewis Melville *

Lucy Benjamin Lucy Benjamin (born Lucy Jane Baker; 25 June 1970) is an English actress. After appearing in various television series including '' Close to Home'' (1989–1990), ''Press Gang'' (1989–1993) and ''Jupiter Moon'' (1990, 1996), she was cast in ...

(born 1970), British actress *

Melanie Benjamin (author) Melanie Benjamin (born November 24, 1962) is the pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser (née Miller). Personal life Born November 24, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Melanie is one of three children. Melanie attended Indiana University--Pu ...

, pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser (born 1962) * Miles Benjamin (born 1988), English rugby union player * Quanteisha Benjamin (born 1991/92), Canadian singer *

Rai Benjamin Rai Benjamin (born July 27, 1997) is an American professional hurdler and sprinter specializing in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles. He is the second fastest man in history in the 400 m hurdles with a personal best time of 46.17 ...

(born 1997), American track athlete *

Raphael Benjamin Raphael Benjamin (June 19, 1846 – November 15, 1906) was an English-born rabbi who ministered in Australia and America. Life Benjamin was born on June 19, 1846 in London, England the son of Elias Benjamin and Mary Lazarus. Benjamin attended t ...

(1846–1906), British-born Australian and American rabbi *

Regina Benjamin Regina Marcia Benjamin (born October 26, 1956) is an American physician and a former vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who served as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. Benjamin previously directed a n ...

(born 1956), 18th Surgeon General of the United States *

René Benjamin René Benjamin (1885 in Paris, France - 1948 in Tours, France) was a French writer. In 1915 he received the Prix Goncourt for his novel ''Gaspard''. In 1938, he became the first Goncourt laureate to be appointed a member of the Académie Goncourt ...

(1885–1948), French author *

Rich Benjamin Rich Benjamin is an American cultural critic, anthropologist, and author. Benjamin is perhaps best known for the non-fiction book '' Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America''. He is also a lecturer and a publ ...

, American journalist and writer *

Richard Benjamin Richard Samuel Benjamin (born May 22, 1938) is an American actor and film director. He has starred in a number of well-known film productions, including ''Goodbye, Columbus'' (1969), based on the novella by Philip Roth; ''Catch-22'' (1970), fr ...

(born 1938), American actor and film director * Rick Benjamin (disambiguation), several people *

Ryan Benjamin (disambiguation) Ryan Benjamin may refer to: * Ryan Benjamin (long snapper) Ryan Arthur Benjamin (born November 17, 1977) is a former American football long snapper of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free a ...

, several people *

Shelton Benjamin Shelton James Benjamin (born July 9, 1975) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under his real name. He is also known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wres ...

(born 1975), American wrestler *

Simeon Benjamin Simeon Benjamin (May 29, 1792 – September 1, 1868) was a businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Elmira College. Early years Simeon Benjamin was born on May 29, 1792, in Upper Aquebogue, in the Town of Riverhead, New York on Long Island. ...

(1792–1868), American businessman, philanthropist, and benefactor of Elmira College * Stan Benjamin (1914–2009), American baseball player *

Trevor Benjamin Trevor Junior Benjamin (born 8 February 1979) is a former professional footballer and manager who played as a forward. He is famed for being a prime example of a journeyman footballer, having represented 29 teams in his career, and making ove ...

(born 1979), English-born Jamaican footballer *

Walter Benjamin Walter Bendix Schönflies Benjamin (; ; 15 July 1892 – 26 September 1940) was a German Jewish philosopher, cultural critic and essayist. An eclectic thinker, combining elements of German idealism, Romanticism, Western Marxism, and Jewish mys ...

(1892–1940), German philosopher, literary critic and writer * Zoe Benjamin (1882–1962), born Sophia Benjamin, Australian early childhood educator

Fictional characters

*Judy Benjamin, main character in the 1980 film '' Private Benjamin''

Variants

* Arabic: بنيامين (Benyámén) * Bengali: বিনয়ামিন, বিন ইয়ামিন, বনিয়ামিন, বেঞ্জামিন/বেনজামিন (Binyamin, Bin yeamin, Boniamin , Benjamin/Benzamin) * Chinese: 本杰明 (Běnjiémíng) * Czech: Benjamín * Dutch: Benjamin * Ethiopia: Biniyam * Eritrea: Biniyam * French: Benjamin * German: Benjamin * Greek: Βενιαμίν (Veniamín) * Hawaiian: Peni * Hebrew: בנימין (binyameen) * Hindi: बेंजामिन (benjaamin) * Hungarian: Benjámin * Icelandic: Benjamín * Indonesian: Benyamin * Irish: Benjamin * Italian: Beniamino * Latin: Benjamin * Japanese: ベンジャミン (Benjamin) * Korean: 벤자민 (Benjamin) * Lithuanian: Benjaminas, Benas * Macedonian: Бенџамин, Венјамин (Bendžamin, Venyamin) * Norwegian: Benjamin * Portuguese: Benjamim * Romanian: Benjamin * Russian: Вениамин ( Veniamin, Venyamin) * Slovak: Benjamín * Slovenian: Benjamin, Beno * Spanish: Benjamín * Swedish: Benjamin * Telugu: బెన్యామీను (Benyaminu) * Turkish: Bünyamin, Benyamin * Yiddish: Binyomin

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