benjamin: Meaning and Definition of

ben•ja•min

1. benzoin (def. 2).

Ben•ja•min

1. the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph. Gen. 35:18.
2. one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him.
3. 1773–1845, U.S. architect and writer.
4. 1811–84, Confederate statesman.
5. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of the right.”