binyamin

Binyamin is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the Hebrew form of Benjamin. The name comes from the Hebrew words 'ben' meaning 'son' and 'yamin' meaning 'right hand' or 'south,' with the common rendering 'son of the right hand.'

In the Hebrew Bible, Binyamin is Jacob's youngest son, born to Leah. He is the eponymous founder of the Tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe's traditional homeland lay in the central highlands of the ancient Land of Israel, a region that roughly corresponds to the area around Jerusalem.

In modern times the name is widely used in Israel and among Jewish communities. It is often spelled Binyamin or Binyamín in transliteration. The name has given rise to toponyms and institutions; for example, the Binyamin Regional Council, a local government body in the central West Bank, is named after the Tribe of Benjamin.

Notable people with the name include Binyamin Netanyahu, an Israeli politician who has served as Prime Minister. The name remains common in Hebrew-speaking communities and among Jews worldwide, reflecting its biblical roots and historical associations.