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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Benny is: Right-hand son.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Benny is: Son of my right hand. A or Benjamin frequently used as an individual name.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Benny is: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns. The Benedictines monastical order.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Benny is: Right-hand son.

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