Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 04, 2024

Benjamina

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Son of the right hand; Favored; Darling

Benjamina is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, from the masculine Benjamin, meaning “son of the right hand,” “favored,” and “darling.” If you want baby to know just how adored they truly are, naming them lyrical Benjamina ought to do the trick. The phrase “Benjamin of the family” refers to the youngest of siblings, making Benjamina the perfect choice if your new arrival remains the baby of the family. For the best baby who’s the bee’s knees, the cat’s meow, and the cream of the crop, Benjamina makes a fitting title.