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BenAmi

BenAmi is a Hebrew name that can function as both a given name and a surname. It is most often written as Ben-Ami, Ben Ami, or Benami in English transliteration. The name is derived from two Hebrew elements: ben meaning "son" and ami meaning "my people" or "my nation," together usually interpreted as "son of my people."

Usage: The form is common in Israel and in Jewish diaspora communities. As a surname, Ben-Ami is

Variants and derived names: Other related names include Ben-ammi (less common) and Ami as a standalone given

Notes: Because transliteration from Hebrew yields multiple spellings, you may encounter Ben Ami, Ben-Ami, or Benami

See also: Ben, Ami.

typically
hyphenated
or
written
as
a
single
word
in
English,
while
as
a
given
name
it
is
often
a
compound
first
name.
The
name
also
appears
in
toponymy
and
institutions
in
Israel,
where
it
may
be
used
to
reflect
biblical
or
familial
associations.
name,
and
the
fact
that
transliteration
from
Hebrew
yields
multiple
spellings.
in
different
sources.