Jamin

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Jamin Pronunciation

Jamin is pronounced JAY-min /ˈdʒeɪ.mɪn/High

Meaning: Right hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the tail of BenjaminHigh

In 30 seconds: Benjamin's better half — literally: Jamin is Hebrew for 'right hand', the side of strength and favor, and a Genesis name in its own right. Also the world's easiest path to the nickname Jay.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningRight hand, right side — the side of favor and strength; a son of Simeon in Genesis, and the tail of Benjamin

U.S. rank (2024)#3286 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jamin appears in Genesis as a son of Simeon — Hebrew for 'right hand', the side biblical idiom loads with strength, favor, and honor — and survives more famously as the second half of Benjamin. Puritan and frontier records show scattered standalone Jamins for centuries.

Modern parents reach it from two directions: Bible-deep originality, or a Benjamin-adjacent name with the jam built in. It remains rare; 'Benjamin' said in a hurry will answer to it anyway.

Did you know? 'Benjamin' means 'son of the right hand' — so Jamin, a genuine biblical name itself, is the strong right hand carried solo.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jamin — etymology

Variations

BenjaminJamieYamin

Nicknames

JayJam

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jamin?

Jamin is pronounced JAY-min (/ˈdʒeɪ.mɪn/). Press play above to hear Jamin said aloud.

How do you say Jamin?

Jamin is said JAY-min (/ˈdʒeɪ.mɪn/). Press play above to hear Jamin said aloud.

What does the name Jamin mean?

Jamin is Hebrew for 'right hand' — the side of favor and strength — borne by a son of Simeon in Genesis.

Is Jamin a boy or girl name?

Jamin is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamin?

Jamin is a very rare biblical name in the U.S.