Benjie

Hebrew

"son of"

Benjie Origin and Meaning

The name Benjie is a boy's name.

Benjie is a masculine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This friendly, approachable nickname has a casual charm that makes it popular in informal settings, though some bearers adopt it as their formal name as well. Particularly common in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom, Benjie has a warm, unpretentious quality that conveys boyish likeability. While it doesn't typically rank on most popular name charts as a given name, Benjie remains a steadfast nickname choice for Benjamins seeking a more playful alternative to Ben or Benji (with an 'i' ending).