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Ben

Short form of Benjamin ("son of the right hand") or Benedict ("blessed").

Meaning and origin

Ben is a short form of Benjamin (from Hebrew, "son of the right hand"), Benedict (from Latin, "blessed"), or other names beginning with Ben.

How to pronounce Ben

English (US)BEN /ˈbɛn/

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