Binyomin

Binyomin represents an Ashkenazi pronunciation of the Hebrew name Binyamin, known in English as Benjamin. The traditional meaning is son of the right hand; son of the south is another explanation connected with the same Hebrew directional vocabulary. In the biblical story, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.

The o in this spelling helps preserve the pronunciation familiar in some Jewish families. Binyamin reflects another transliteration tradition, while Benjamin is the established English form. Binyomin can therefore carry a scriptural connection and a specific family sound at the same time. When it honors an older relative, retaining that particular spelling can be an important part of passing the name on.