Benny Name Meaning: What Does Benny Mean for a Cat?
Benny means “son of the right hand,” the short form of Benjamin (Hebrew Binyamin). In its biblical roots the “right hand” side was the favored one, so this is a lucky, cheerful name in disguise.
Benny at a Glance
- Meaning
- son of the right hand
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Root
- a short form of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin
- Used for
- Male cats
- Style
- Cute, Funny
What Does the Name Benny Mean?
Benny means “son of the right hand.” The name traces back to a short form of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin, and its origin is Hebrew. The meaning above is the verified literal one, not a personality guess, checked for this page against Behind the Name.
Short form of Benjamin; cheerful.
Benny is pronounced BEN-ee – two syllables. Behind the Name gives the pronunciation as /ˈbɛn.i/ and lists Benny as a masculine English name.
Behind the Name traces Benny to Benjamin – from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning “son of the south” or “son of the right hand” – though it is also given as a diminutive of Benedict, from the Latin Benedictus, meaning “blessed”. Its oldest bearer is the biblical Benjamin, the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Benny mean?
Benny means “son of the right hand.” It comes from a short form of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin.
Is Benny a good name for a male cat?
Yes, Benny is listed for male cats in our name database, and its meaning (“son of the right hand”) gives the name real substance. At just a few letters, it is easy to say, easy to call across a room, and quick for a cat to learn.
Where can I find more names like Benny?
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How do you pronounce Benny?
Say BEN-ee: /ˈbɛn.i/. Two syllables, with the stress on the first.
What is Benny short for?
Usually Benjamin – from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning “son of the south” or “son of the right hand”. Behind the Name also gives Benedict (from Latin Benedictus, “blessed”) as a source; related forms include Benji, Benjy and Bennie.
What is the biblical meaning of Benny?
As a diminutive of Benjamin, Benny shares its biblical roots: Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament, and Binyamin means “son of the south” or “son of the right hand”, as Behind the Name records.
By Brianna Baxter
Meaning and origin verified against Behind the Name.