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for males, derived from Hebrew , ''Bīnyāmīn'', translating as "son of the right and,in both Hebrew and Arabic languages although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as "Binyaamem": "son of my days". Benjamin is often shortened to Ben, and sometimes to '' Benny'', Benito, Benji etc. It is also a patronymic

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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 " youngest son" 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 actresses and

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in Thailand).

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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 (born 1972), American film screenwriter, director and actor * Benjamin Agosto (born 1982), American figure skater * Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806), American author and surveyor * Ben Barnes (actor) (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 (1993–2011), American YouTube and internet personality * Benjamin Britten (1913–1976), British composer * Benjamin Burnley (born 1978), lead singer of American rock band Breaking Benjamin * Benjamin Butler (1818–1893), American lawyer, politician, soldier and businessman * Benjamin Carrigan (born 1998), Australian association football player * Benjamin F. Cheatham (1820–1886), Confederate general and California gold miner * Benjamin Chee Chee (1944–1977), Canadian artist * Benjamin Constant (1767–1830), Swiss-born French politician * Benjamin Constant (Brazil) (1836–1891), Brazilian general and politician *

Benjamin Cutting Benjamin Colin James Cutting (born 30 January 1987) is an Australian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. Cutting represented Australia in one-day internationals and T20 matches, and at the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. Cutting pl ...

(born 1987), Australian cricketer * Benjamin Diskin (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 Benjamin Wynn Fortson IV is an American Linguistics, linguist. Fortson IV received his B.A. from Yale University in 1989 and his PhD from Harvard University in 1996. He is Professor of Greek language, Greek and Latin Language, Literature and Histo ...

, American linguist * Benjamin Franklin (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 (1833–1901), 23rd President of the United States * Benjamin Harrison V (1726-1791), a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia * Ben Hogan (1912–1997), American professional golfer * Ben Jonson (1572–1637), English playwright and poet, in his time second only to Shakespeare * Benjamin Kallos (born 1981), American lawyer and politician * Benjamin Kimutai (born 1971), Kenyan long-distance runner * Benjamin Kowalewicz (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 (1937–2014), American optometrist and politician * Benjamin Lay (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 (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 (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 (1938–2020), 3rd President of Tanzania *

Benjamin Mwangata Benjamin Mwangata (born March 11, 1966) is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country as a flyweight in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 (Seoul). He also competed at two Commonwealth Games: ...

(born 1966), Tanzanian boxer * Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949), Israeli Prime Minister *

Benjamin Nolot Benjamin Nolot is an American filmmaker and the CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, a Christian social activist group focused on the issue of human trafficking which has expressed opposition to the "entire global sex industry, including prostitution, ...

, 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, 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 Niclas Benjamin Peltonen (born 15 April 1997), known mononymously as Benjamin, is a Finnish singer and songwriter. He originally gained recognition through his Instagram profile, created in 2012. In May 2014, Peltonen signed a record deal with W ...

, 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 (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 Benjamin Aaron Shapiro (born January 15, 1984) is an American attorney, businessman, columnist, conservative political commentator, and media personality. At age 17, he became the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United State ...

(born 1984), American conservative political commentator *

Benjamin Smoke Robert Dickerson (January 28, 1960 – January 29, 1999), better known as Benjamin, was an American poet and singer-songwriter who fronted the Atlanta, Georgia bands Smoke and the Opal Foxx Quartet. He was noted for being a radical rock 'n' roll p ...

(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 (1939–1995), Indonesian actor *

Benjamin Tee Tee Chee Keong Benjamin is a Singaporean scientist. He helped to co-develop the electronic skin technology when he was a PhD student in Stanford University. In 2015, he was chosen as one of TR35 list (MIT Technology Review's global 35 Innovators ...

, Singaporean scientist and inventor *

Benjamin Timbrell Benjamin Timbrell (c. 1683–1754) was an English master builder and architect, active in the West End of London in the first half of the eighteenth century. He was the architect of the Grosvenor Chapel on South Audley Street in London's Mayfair ...

(c. 1683–1754), English master builder and architect *

Benjamin (Benji) Ungar Benjamin "Benji" Nathanial Ungar (born January 19, 1986) is a US Men's Épée fencer. He was the NCAA Men's Épée Champion in 2006, and was a member of the USA Men's Épée team that won the silver medal at the 2010 World Fencing Championships ...

(born 1986), American fencer *

Benjamin de Vries Benjamin Willem de Vries (born 24 June 1923) is a Dutch-Israeli economic historian. He is an associate professor at Bar-Ilan University. Career De Vries was born on 24 June 1923 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He studied economics at the University ...

(born 1923), Dutch-Israeli economic historian * Benjamin Wade (1800–1878), American lawyer and US Senator *

Benjamin Wallace (circus owner) Benjamin E. Wallace (October 4, 1847 – April 7, 1921) was an American circus owner and Civil War veteran who founded the Hagenbeck–Wallace Circus, the second-largest circus in America. Early life Wallace was born on October 4, 1847, near Joh ...

(1847–1921), American circus owner * Benjamin Wallace (writer), American author and magazine writer * Benjamin Lee Whorf (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 Benjamin Yusupov ( he, בנימין יוסופוב; born November 22, 1962 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan) is a classical composer, conductor and pianist. Biography Born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in 1962. Yusupov studied piano, composition and conductin ...

(born 1962), Israeli classical composer, conductor and pianist *

Benjamin Zendel Benjamin Zendel is a Canadian psychologist, currently a Canada Research Chair Canada Research Chair (CRC) is a title given to certain Canadian university research professors by the Canada Research Chairs Program. Program goals The Canada Resea ...

, Canadian psychologist * Benjamin Zephaniah (born 1958), British poet and writer * Benjamin Zhang Bin (born 1974), Chinese Manhua artist and illustrator

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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 * Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit's cousin in '' The Tale of Benjamin Bunny'' by Beatrix Potter * Benjamin Button, the title character of both The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (short story) and

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* 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's

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 ''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 ...

, the school principal and title character from '' Captain Underpants'' * Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, the main character from the M*A*S*H

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, the

and the television series * Benjamin Richards/Ben Richards, main character in the 1987 movie ''The Running Man'' * Benjamin Sisko, Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine in the ''

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (abbreviated as ''DS9'') is an American science fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. The fourth series in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise, it originally aired in syndication from ...

'' television series * Benjamin Stilton, Geronimo Stilton's nephew and a main character in the Geronimo Stilton 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'' franchise * Gentle Ben, 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'' * Benjamin "Ben" Gross, a character on Netflix's '' Never Have I Ever'' 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 Abraham Cornelius Benjamin (25 August 1897 – 19 October 1968) was an American philosopher of science who taught at University of Chicago and University of Missouri. A. C. Benjamin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended the University ...

(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 Albert L. Benjamin (1 April 1909 – 17 January 2006) was a Scottish international contract bridge, bridge player who invented a popular variant on the Acol bidding system. He lived in Glasgow all his life, though his father came from Sweden and h ...

(1909–2006), Scottish bridge player * Alec Benjamin (born 1994), American singer-songwriter * Andre Benjamin (born 1975), American musician and actor; co-founder of Outkast * Anna Smeed Benjamin (1834-1924), American social reformer * Arthur Benjamin (1893–1960), Australian composer * Asher Benjamin (1773–1845), American architect * Benoit Benjamin (born 1964), American basketball player * Collin Benjamin (born 1978), Namibian footballer *

Emmanuel Benjamin Emmanuel Benjamin (born 2 February 1955), nicknamed Benji, is an Australian former professional cricketer who played at high levels in Australia, England, and India. He was born in India, but emigrated to Australia in the 1980s and became a natu ...

(born 1955), Indian cricketer * Eno Benjamin (born 1999), American football player *

Eugene S. Benjamin Eugene Simeon Benjamin (January 21, 1862 – June 21, 1941) was a Jewish-American business executive and philanthropist from New York. Life Benjamin was born on January 21, 1862, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Alfred Benjamin and Sophie Wolf ...

(1862–1941), American businessman and philanthropist *

François Benjamin François Benjamin (born April 18, 1962) is a Canadian politician in Quebec. He was an Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Berthier from 2007 to 2008. Benjamin was born in Montre ...

(born 1962), Canadian politician * Floella Benjamin (born 1949), British actor and businesswoman * George Benjamin (composer) (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 Harry Jon Benjamin (born May 23, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and musician. Benjamin is primarily known for his voice roles in adult animated series, such as Sterling Archer in ''Archer'', Bob Belcher in ''Bob's Burgers ...

(born 1966), American comedian and actor * Harry Benjamin (1885–1986), German-born American sexologist * Hilde Benjamin (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 (born 1964), American chess grandmaster * John Benjamin (disambiguation), several people *

Jon Benjamin (disambiguation) Jon Benjamin may refer to: *Jon Benjamin (Jewish leader) (born 1964), British lawyer, former chief executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews * Jon Benjamin (diplomat) (born 1963), British diplomat *H. Jon Benjamin Harry Jon Benjamin (bo ...

, several people * Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884), American politician * Kelvin Benjamin (born 1991), American football wide receiver * Leanne Benjamin (born 1964), Australian ballet dancer * Lewis Saul Benjamin (1874–1932), birth name of English author Lewis Melville * Lucy Benjamin (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 Miles Benjamin (born 11 May 1988 in Solihull, West Midlands, England) is a retired rugby union player who played at Wing for the Leicester Tigers & the Worcester Warriors in the English Aviva Premiership. He also played several other sports ...

(born 1988), English rugby union player *

Quanteisha Benjamin Quanteisha Benjamin, often referred to as Q-Benjamin, is a Canadian R&B singer. Early life Quanteisha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2008 she entered the local singing competition Bounce Showdown, held by contemporary hit radio station 91 ...

(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 (1846–1906), British-born Australian and American rabbi * Regina Benjamin (born 1956), 18th Surgeon General of the United States * René Benjamin (1885–1948), French author * Rich Benjamin, American journalist and writer * Richard Benjamin (born 1938), American actor and film director *

Rick Benjamin (disambiguation) Rick Benjamin may refer to: *Rick Benjamin (announcer) (born 1952), motor racing announcer * Rick Benjamin (conductor), director and founder of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra * Rick Benjamin (trombonist), trombonist and contributor to numerous Eleph ...

, 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 (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 Alfred Stanley Benjamin (May 20, 1914 – December 24, 2009) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball for five seasons; four with the Philadelphia Phillies (1939–42), of the National League (NL), and one with the Cleveland Indians (194 ...

(1914–2009), American baseball player * Trevor Benjamin (born 1979), English-born Jamaican footballer * Walter Benjamin (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''

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* 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 Veniamin is the Russian version of the name Benjamin, and may refer to: * Veniamin Alexandrov (1937–1991), Soviet professional ice hockey player * Veniamin Belkin (1884–1951), Russian artist and painter * Veniamin Fleishman, (1913–1941), Rus ...

, Venyamin) * Slovak: Benjamín * Slovenian: Benjamin, Beno * Spanish: Benjamín * Swedish: Benjamin * Telugu: బెన్యామీను (Benyaminu) * Turkish: Bünyamin, Benyamin * Yiddish: Binyomin

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