A proper name of Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand'; also refers to the youngest or favorite child.
From Hebrew 'Binyamin' combining 'ben' (son) and 'yamin' (right hand, south). In biblical tradition, Benjamin was Jacob's youngest son, making the name synonymous with the beloved youngest child.
Benjamin Franklin's name perfectly embodied the meaning - he was indeed his father's youngest son and became America's most beloved founding father. The name's association with being favored or special has made it perennially popular across cultures and centuries.
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