Benhamou is a surname common in the Maghreb, meaning "son of Hayyim". It is typically used by Jews.
Notable people with the name include: Éric Benhamou (born 1955), IT professional and businessman Daphna Poznanski-Benhamou (born 1950), French politician Judith Benhamou-Huet, French journalist and art specialist Mohamed Benhamou (born 1979), Algerian footballer Belkasem Benhamou Abasri (born 1962 in Tahla) Moroccan Jewish Soldier. Françoise Benhamou (Moroccan-French) member of the ARCEP. Jamal Benhamou Moroccan American Amazigh activist and professor
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