Male Name
Venyamin
vʲɪ.nʲɪ.ɐ.ˈmʲin
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Writing Systems
ВениаминRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
54/100
Meaning & Etymology
Veniamin (Russian: Вениамин) is the Russian version of the name Benjamin. It is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Вениамин, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical roots.
Etymology
Original Form:
Benjamin
Evolution:
The name Benjamin evolved into Veniamin in Russian, adapting to the phonetic and orthographic rules of the Russian language.
Source:
Hebrew