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Jamin
right hand; south wind
יָמִין ya.min
Jamin (Hebrew: יָמִין, ya.min) means “right hand; south wind”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Patriarchal period. In 2025 it was given to 34 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 3,584 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Akkub in Nehemiah 8.
Which Jamin?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Jamin
son of Simeon
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Jamin
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Jamin
descendant of Judah; son of Ram
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 6 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 34 | Falling |
| All-time total | 3,584 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 144 in 1979 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | IN | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:10 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 8:7 |
| Cross-references | 83 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Shaul attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Simeon.
- Jachin attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Simeon.
- Zerah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Simeon.
- Jemuel attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Simeon.
- Jachin co-occurrence Appears with Jachin in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Jemuel co-occurrence Appears with Jemuel in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Shaul co-occurrence Appears with Shaul in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Zohar co-occurrence Appears with Zohar in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.27;
son of: Ram (H7410H);
brother of: Maaz (H4619) and Eker (H6134)
§ Jamin = "right hand"
1) the 2nd son of Simeon; founder of the family of Jaminites
2) a Judaite, the 2nd son of Ram the Jerahmeelite
3) a Levite who helped Ezra interpret the Law
Jamin was a son of Ram and a descendant of Judah.
The biblical story
Jamin is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.2.27 as one of the sons of Ram, along with his brothers Bunah, Oren, and Ozem. Ram was a descendant of Judah through Hezron and Jerahmeel. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of Judah, focusing on the descendants of Hezron. No further information is provided about Jamin's life or his role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy suggests that he was an ancestor of some of the families within the tribe, although no specific details are given about his descendants.
Key verses
Jamin appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.
1 Chronicles 2:27
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:27