Ben
/behn/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Ben is a Germanic name meaning "Son". Hebrew; Short form of names like Benjamin and Benedict.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic behn
IPA bɛn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as behn. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ben
- · Ben Affleck - Actor
- · Ben Stiller - Actor
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