# benjamin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ · frequency rank #5,479

## Definitions
1. A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
2. A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin; a Benjamin bush.

## Etymology
From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.

## Common misspellings (12)
`bbenjamin`, `bejnamin`, `benajmin`, `benjaimn`, `benjaminn`, `benjammin`, `benjamni`, `benjjamin`, `benjmain`, `bennjamin`, `bnejamin`, `ebnjamin`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/benjamin