Ben (Hebrew)

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The Hebrew word Ben, meaning "son" forms part of many surnames in Hebrew. In the English Bible, such names include:

  • Ben-ammi, "son of my people."
  • Benaiah, "son of Yah."
  • Bene-berak, "sons of lightning."
  • Ben-hadad, "son of Hadad."
  • Ben-hail, "son of valor."
  • Benjamin, "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."
  • Ben-oni, "son of my sorrow."

See also

  • Bar
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