Benjie
son of the right hand (Hebrew, via English diminutive)
Benjie is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 157, with 55,017 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
son of the right hand (Hebrew, via English diminutive)
Benjie is an English diminutive of the biblical Hebrew name Benjamin. In the Philippines, it gained widespread use during the mid-to-late 20th century, frequently registered directly on birth certificates rather than solely used as an informal nickname.
Diminutive form of Benjamin, which originates from the Hebrew name Binyamin. In the Philippines, informal English hypocorisms ending in '-ie' or '-y' frequently became established as standalone registered legal names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone legal first name, but also used as an informal nickname for Benjamin or Bienvenido. Often shortened further to 'Ben' or 'Beng' in casual speech.
Related forms
- Benji English
- Benjamin Hebrew
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Is Benjie a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Benjie is number 157, with 55,017 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.