Benòni

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Benòni means "son of my sorrow" or "son of my right hand." It holds a very tragic history, as a biblical story narrates the tale of Rachel, the wife of Jacob, who died giving birth to her second son and named him Benòni. Jacob changed his name to Benjamin instead, which meant "son of the right hand," as an affirmation of love towards his youngest son.
Popularity
Benòni is a unique and uncommon name, and the frequency of its use is difficult to ascertain. In recent years, there has been a rise in parents choosing unique and meaningful names for their children, and Benòni may be gaining popularity as a result.

cartoon of the name Benòni
Cartoon of Benòni

Benòni Name meanings & History

The name Benòni has its roots in Hebrew language. Benòni means "son of my sorrow" or "son of my right hand." It holds a very tragic history, as a biblical story narrates the tale of Rachel, the wife of Jacob, who died giving birth to her second son and named him Benòni. Jacob changed his name to Benjamin instead, which meant "son of the right hand," as an affirmation of love towards his youngest son. Provençal form of Benoni. Benòni is mainly used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Benòni: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Benòni:

B: Beauty,Brains,Bashful,Bountiful

E: Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment

N: Neat,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Benòni is:

  • a Common name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Benòni

The name Benjamin is related to Benòni, both sounding similar and containing the meaning of "son of the right hand."