Benoni

Masculine

Meaning

Son of my sorrow.

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew 'ben' (son) and 'oni' (my sorrow), from the biblical narrative where Rachel names her youngest son Benoni. The name appears in the Old Testament as the original name of Benjamin.

About the Name Benoni

Benoni is a biblical Hebrew name with deep religious significance, being the original name given to Benjamin by his mother Rachel. It is rarely used in modern times but retains historical and religious importance.