Benny: meaning of the Hebrew name
בֶּנִי
Pronounced BE-nee
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Benny
Benny is an affectionate form of Binyamin (Benjamin), and literally it also means my son. A warm and simple name, common in Israel for generations.
Benny in Hebrew
Benny is written בני in Hebrew (with vowel points: בֶּנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 62 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy son
- PronunciationBE-nee
- Hebrewבני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Benny was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Benny
What does the name Benny mean?
Benny is an affectionate form of Binyamin (Benjamin), and literally it also means my son. A warm and simple name, common in Israel for generations.
How do you pronounce Benny?
Benny is pronounced BE-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Benny in Hebrew?
Benny is written בני in Hebrew (with vowel points: בֶּנִי).
What is the gematria of Benny?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בני adds up to 62 (Bet 2 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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