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Ben carries different meanings by origin.

Dutch“Brave bear”

Short form of Bernhard and other Germanic names with element bern meaning "bear".

English · German“Son of the south”or“Son of the right hand”

Short form of Benjamin or Benedict.

1 syllable · /bɛn/

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