banim

Banim is a Hebrew term meaning "sons." It is the masculine plural of ben, the word for "son," and is written in Hebrew as בניים (transliterated banim). In both modern and biblical Hebrew, banim is used to refer to male offspring and can also appear in expressions that indicate lineage or descent, such as "banim shel" (sons of).

Etymology and usage: Banim is formed by adding the standard plural suffix -im to ben. The form is a regular pattern for masculine plurals in Hebrew and is commonly encountered in religious, historical, and everyday texts. While the primary sense is "sons," the word can also appear in wider genealogical or familial contexts, sometimes conveying the sense of descendants or a family line.

In cultural and religious contexts, banim frequently appears in discussions of lineage, inheritance, and kinship. It is also encountered in liturgical and scriptural readings where families, tribes, or generations are referenced collectively.

As a name: Banim may occur as a surname or as part of a compound name in families of Jewish or Israeli origin. Variants in transliteration, such as Banim or Banin, may appear depending on language and orthographic conventions.

See also: Ben (son), Beni, Banim in Hebrew grammar. Note: Interpretations of banim can vary with context, and in some cases the term may be contrasted with other words for “children,” such as yeladim, in modern usage.