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Origin
Amharic
Language
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)
Pronunciation
bee-nee-AHM
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
The Amharic form of Benjamin, popular among Ethiopian and Eritrean Christians.
Notable People
- Biniam Girmay, Eritrean-Ethiopian cyclist
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