Ben (disambiguation)
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Ben
is a given name, either as a formal name in its own right, or as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin
or Benedict.
Ben may also refer to:
In geography:
In media and the arts:
In other uses:
Ben
Ben is often a shortened version of the given name Benjamin, Benvolio, Benedict, or less commonly Bentley, although it is also used as a formal given name in its own right...
is a given name, either as a formal name in its own right, or as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin
Benjamin
Benjamin was the last-born of Jacob's twelve sons, and the second and last son of Rachel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Benjamin. In the Biblical account, unlike Rachel's first son, Joseph, Benjamin was born in Canaan. He died in Egypt on...
or Benedict.
Ben may also refer to:
In geography:
- Ben, IranBen, IranBen is a city in and the capital of Ben District, Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 11,699, in 3,141 families....
, a city in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, Iran - Ben DistrictBen DistrictBen District is a district in Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 27,731, in 7,056 families. The District has one city: Ben....
, an administrative subdivision of Iran - Ben, Burkina FasoBen, Burkina FasoBen is a village in the Tansila Department of Banwa Province in western Burkina Faso. As of 2005 it had a population of 901.It lies near the border with Mali.-References:...
, a city in Burkina Faso - Ben NevisBen NevisBen Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William....
, and many other Scottish MountainsMountains and hills of ScotlandScotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault is known as the Highlands, and contains the country's main mountain ranges. Scotland's mountain ranges, in a rough north to south direction are: The Highlands & Islands, The Hills... - Big Ben, a clock bell in London
In media and the arts:
- Ben (film), a 1972 film about a young boy and his pet rat, Ben
- "Ben" (song)Ben (song)"Ben" is a song written by Don Black and composed by Walter Scharf for the 1972 film of the same name . It was performed in the film by Lee Montgomery and by Michael Jackson over the closing credits. Jackson's single, recorded for the Motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the U.S. pop...
, a song by Michael Jackson recorded for the film - Ben (album)Ben (album)Ben is the second studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on August 4, 1972, while Jackson was still a member of The Jackson 5. The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Ben was more successful on music charts than Jackson's previous...
, the album containing the song and others, by Michael Jackson - Ben (comic strip)Ben (comic strip)Ben is a syndicated comic strip that is seen in Canada, but is also included in American and other English-speaking newspapers. There is also a French version that is likewise growing in popularity...
, Canadian syndicated comic strip - The BensThe BensThe Bens was a rock supergroup consisting of Ben Folds, Ben Kweller and Ben Lee when they toured and recorded as a group for their The Bens Rock Over Australia tour in 2003....
, the name adopted by musicians Ben Lee, Ben Folds and Ben Kweller - BEN TelevisionBEN TelevisionBEN Television is a British television channel launched in 2003, aimed mainly at expatriate Africans living in Europe and north Africa...
, a United Kingdom satellite television channel - Blair Educational Network, a private social community
- Ben 10Ben 10The Omnitrix was originally created by a Galvan named Azmuth. The Omnitrix was intended to allow beings to experience life as other species in order to bring understanding and foster peace in the universe....
, a Cartoon Network show - Ben 10: Alien ForceBen 10: Alien ForceWhen it recalibrated it gained a more watch-like shape, a green wristband, became smaller and sleeker, and the face dial became black and green. The inside of the hourglass shape glows in different colors at special moments; these colors signify the state that the Omnitrix is presently in...
, a sequel to the original Ben 10 series - "(Ben)", a song by Avail from 4am Friday4am Friday4am Friday is the third studio album by Avail. It is named after the day and time the band received news of Bob Baynor's death . The song F.C.A. was also written about Bob. It was released in 1996 on Lookout! Records and reissued in 2006 by Jade Tree Records...
- The antagonist of Within Hubris, BEN.
In other uses:
- Ben (Hebrew)Ben (Hebrew)The Hebrew word Ben, meaning "son" forms part of many surnames in Hebrew. In the English Bible, such names include:* Ben-ammi, "son of my people."* Benaiah, "son of Yah."* Bene-berak, "sons of lightning."* Ben-hadad, "son of Hadad."...
, Hebrew word - BEN, the abbreviation for benefactive caseBenefactive caseThe benefactive case is a grammatical case used where English would use "for", "for the benefit of", or "intended for", e.g...
- BeninBeninBenin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
's ISO 3-letter country code - ben, the ISO 639 alpha-3 code for the Bengali languageBengali languageBengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
- Ben NLBen NLBen NL or Ben is a Dutch virtual mobile network operated by T-Mobile NL. It offers voice, text and data service at highly discounted rates. Ben only offers 3 subscription types ranging in price from € 4,95 for 100 minutes/text messages per month to € 14,95 for 500 minutes/text messages per month.In...
, a former Dutch mobile network operator, acquired by T-mobile and renamed T-Mobile NL. - BEN, the IATA airport code for Benina International AirportBenina International AirportBenina International Airport serves Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the town of Benina, 19 km east of Benghazi, from which it takes its name. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau of Libya and is the second largest in the country after Tripoli International...
, Benghazi, Libya - Ben-my-Chree (disambiguation), meaning "girl of my heart" in the Manx language, used as a name for ships.
- Bens De Luxe Delicatessen & Restaurant in Montreal
See also
(includes persons named Ben and many Scottish mountains of name Ben xxx)- Benjamin (disambiguation)Benjamin (disambiguation)-People with the name Benjamin as their only name:* Benjamin, a figure in the Hebrew Bible*Benjamin II , a Romanian traveler*Benjamin , ruler during the 9th-10th centuries CE*Benjamin , 5th century martyr in Persia...