Meaning & Definition of Benjamin in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A U.S. banknote worth one hundred dollars, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

  Example Sentence: He pulled out a bunch of benjamins to pay for the luxury suite.

• Definition: A male given name originating from Hebrew meaning 'son of the right hand.'

  Example Sentence: Benjamin is often shortened to Ben among friends.

Etymology

Origin: From Hebrew 'Binyamin', meaning 'son of the right hand'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• benjamins: Slang for money, especially large amounts.
• making benjamins: Earning a lot of money.
• stacking benjamins: Accumulating wealth.

Translations

• Spanish: benjamín

• French: Benjamin

• German: Benjamin

• Russian: Бенджамин

Related Words

• Benjamin Franklin: An American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

• Benny: A diminutive form of Benjamin, often used informally.

Slang Meanings of benjamin

• Meaning: Refers specifically to the hundred-dollar bills.

  Example Sentence: He’s got stacks of benjamins in his wallet.

• Meaning: Impressive sums of money.

  Example Sentence: The deal was worth a few benjamins.