| Meaning | son of Zion |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ben-tzion |
About Bentzion
Rich cultural heritage radiates from this distinctive choice, offering depth, tradition, and meaningful connection. The name carries with it centuries of history and spiritual significance, making it an excellent selection for families wanting to honor their roots while giving their son a strong, memorable identity. Its unique sound pattern ensures distinctiveness—your son will stand out in any setting while carrying something genuinely meaningful. The name possesses a substantial, weighty quality that suggests seriousness of purpose and depth of character. Parents choosing this name often value authenticity and tradition, seeking names that carry real significance rather than following fleeting trends. The compound structure creates interest and complexity, inviting questions and conversations that allow your son to share his heritage with pride. While it may be unfamiliar to some, this unfamiliarity often works in the name's favor, prompting positive curiosity rather than confusion. The name adapts well to various nickname possibilities while maintaining its powerful presence in full form. For families committed to preserving cultural identity, honoring tradition, and giving their son a name of substance and meaning, this represents an authentic, powerful choice.
Names Similar to Bentzion
| Benjamin |
| Bennett |
| Bentley |
| Benson |
| Bernard |
| Bennet |
| Brandon |
| Blake |
| Brady |
| Brian |
| Bryson |
| Brody |
Nicknames for Bentzion
| Ben |
| Benny |
| Zion |
Famous People Named Bentzion
| Bentzion Netanyahu | Israeli historian and the father of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu |
| Bentzion Abba Shaul | Prominent Israeli rabbi and scholar |
| Bentzion Freshwater | American rabbi and educator |
| Bentzion Groner | Chabad-Lubavitch emissary and community leader |
| Bentzion Kravitz | Founder of Jews for Judaism, an anti-missionary organization |
| Bentzion Twerski | Hasidic rabbi and author |
| Bentzion Halberstam | Renowned Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor |
| Bentzion Uziel | Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1939 to 1954 |
| Bentzion Rader | American Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi |
| Bentzion Shenker | Influential Jewish liturgical composer |
| Bentzion Stern | Israeli mathematician and professor |
| Bentzion Farkash | Israeli intelligence officer and author |
| Bentzion Sudak | Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in the UK |
| Bentzion Turin | Israeli actor and playwright |
| Bentzion Yadler | Jewish composer and conductor |
| Bentzion Tannenbaum | Orthodox Jewish community leader |
| Bentzion Aboud | Israeli politician and member of the Knesset |
| Bentzion Marcus | Rabbi and educator known for his work in outreach |
| Bentzion Yerushalmi | Israeli historian and author |
| Bentzion Pat | Israeli economist and professor |
Characters Named Bentzion
| Bentzion Cohen | A character in the novel "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok |
| Bentzion Shubert | A character in the play "Fiddler on the Roof" |
| Bentzion Levy | A character in the TV series "Shtisel" |
| Bentzion Goldstein | A character in the film "A Serious Man" |
| Bentzion Stein | A character in the novel "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker |
| Bentzion Feldman | A character in the short story "The Rebbe of Coney Island" by Isaac Bashevis Singer |
| Bentzion Silverman | A character in the play "Candles in the Dark" by David Kranes |
| Bentzion Rosen | A character in the novel "The World to Come" by Dara Horn |
| Bentzion Berger | A character in the film "Ushpizin" |
| Bentzion Kleinman | A character in the short story "The Outsider" by S.Y. Agnon |
| Bentzion Weissman | A character in the novel "The Romance Reader" by Pearl Abraham |
| Bentzion Lerner | A character in the play "The Whipping Man" by Matthew Lopez |
| Bentzion Silver | A character in the film "The Chosen" |
| Bentzion Hartman | A character in the novel "The Promise" by Chaim Potok |
| Bentzion Weill | A character in the novel "I Am Forbidden" by Anouk Markovits |
| Bentzion Feld | A character in the film "The Frisco Kid" |
| Bentzion Kagan | A character in the novel "The Invisible Bridge" by Julie Orringer |
| Bentzion Waldman | A character in the short story "Bentzi" by Edith Pearlman |
| Bentzion Eisenberg | A character in the film "A Price Above Rubies" |
| Bentzion Malter | A character in the novel "My Name Is Asher Lev" by Chaim Potok |