Benoni - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Benoni \b(e)-no-ni\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "son of my sorrow". Biblical: Rachel, mother of Benyamin, knew she was dying after his birth and called him Benoni, but Jacob, his father, changed the name to Benyamin.

For more information, see also the related name Benjamin.

Baby names that sound like Benoni are Benigno and Bunyan. Other similar baby names are Benny, Bennie, Benne, Benn, Benji, Benoit, Bennt, Benno, Benson, Benton, Bevon, Boni and Zenon.

Benoni is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Benoni. Compare Benoni with related baby names.