Benyam

"BEN-yum"

Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin

"son of the right hand"

Benyam Origin and Meaning

The name Benyam is a boy's name meaning "son of the right hand".

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or Biniyam, but the Benyam more easily leads to the friendly nickname Ben.