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Binyamin

/bin-yah-MEEN/

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Meaning

Benjamin (Prophet Yusuf's brother)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic بنيامين
Urdu بنیامین
Persian بنیامین
Bengali বিনয়ামিন
Pashto بنیامین
The name Binyamin is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Benjamin (Prophet Yusuf's brother)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Binyamin, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Binyamin is the traditional name given to Prophet Yusuf's youngest brother, whose story is told in Surah Yusuf (12). The brother himself is not named in the Quranic text; "Binyamin" (Benjamin) comes from tafsir and wider Abrahamic tradition.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name Binyamin/Benjamin (בִּנְיָמִין), traditionally understood as 'son of the right hand.'

Islamic Significance

Understood in Islamic tradition as the full brother of Prophet Yusuf and youngest son of Yaqub, playing a supporting role in the Yusuf narrative - though he is not named directly in the Quranic text itself, only referred to as 'his brother.'

Quranic Connection

Referenced without being named throughout the later portion of Surah 12 (Yusuf).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Binyamin and Benjamin.