Beniamin
Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Beniamin: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2009.
Beniamin is the Polish, Romanian, and Scandinavian form of Benjamin, a name of Hebrew origin from *Binyamin*, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," symbolising strength and favour. The most famous bearer is the biblical patriarch Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, whose tribe became one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In modern times, the name is shared by Beniamin Gire, a Romanian footballer who played for clubs across Europe. The name also connects to the Scottish town of Benbecula, though its etymology is Gaelic rather than directly related. A notable variant is the English Benjamin, which has been consistently popular in Scotland, while Beniamin itself remains a distinctive choice with strong European roots.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20095 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y