벤자민
benjamin
The English given name Benjamin is written in Korean as 벤자민 (benjamin). Wiktionary also lists 베냐민 (benyamin).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 벤자민 | benjamin | |
| 베냐민 | benyamin | [pe̞ɲa̠min] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
This is a male given name.
Which one should you use?
The form 벤자민 (benjamin) is the standard transcription, while 베냐민 (benyamin) is an alternative spelling.
How do you pronounce it?
benjamin
Did you know?
- In Korean botanical circles, the 'Weeping Fig' tree is commonly called 벤자민 고무나무 or simply 벤자민.
- The spelling 베냐민 follows a more phonetic approach often used in religious contexts, such as in the Korean Bible, to match the Hebrew origin of the name.
- The syllable '민' (min) used in 벤자민 is a very popular syllable for actual Korean names, often meaning 'clever' or 'gentle' when used with Hanja.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 벤자민 씨.Annyeonghaseyo, Benjamin-ssi.
- 제 친구 이름은 벤자민이에요.je chin-gu i-reum-eun ben-ja-min-i-e-yo.My friend's name is Benjamin.
- 벤자민은 어디에 있어요?ben-ja-min-eun eo-di-e iss-eo-yo?Where is Benjamin?
- 벤자민을 만나러 가요.ben-ja-min-eul man-na-reo ga-yo.I am going to meet Benjamin.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 벤자민 씨를 알아요?min-jun ssi, ben-ja-min ssi-reul al-a-yo?Minjun, do you know Benjamin?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 벤자민은 제 대학 동기예요.ne, ben-ja-min-eun je dae-hak dong-gi-ye-yo.Yes, Benjamin is my college classmate.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말요? 벤자민은 잘 지내요?jeong-mal-yo? ben-ja-min-eun jal ji-nae-yo?Really? Is Benjamin doing well?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 아주 잘 지내고 있어요.ne, a-ju jal ji-nae-go iss-eo-yo.Yes, he is doing very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “benjamin” translations and entries 베냐민, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
