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Comments and insights on the name Benzion

Means "son of Zion." Zion is another name for Israel, both the land and by extension the Jewish people. Also spelled Ben Zion. Nicknames are Ben, Benny, Bentz, Bentzi, and Buzzy.

Personal experiences with the name Benzion

My son's middle name.

Nicknames for Benzion

Ben, Benny, Bentz, Bentzi, Buzzy.

Meanings and history of the name Benzion

A Hebrew name used more commonly beginning in the 20th century with the founding of the state of Israel.

Famous real-life people named Benzion

Ben Zion Bokser, famous 20th century Conservative rabbi
Benzion Chanowitz, professor of psychology
Benzion Dinur, Israeli historian

Benzion in song, story & screen

Bentz, the counterpart to Bert in the Israeli production of Sesame Street, "Shalom Sumsum"