Benito name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 10th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: Spanish, Italian, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Benito b(e)-ni-to
Meaning: The Blessed
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What does Benito mean?

Benito's meaning is The Blessed came from Latin used as a unisex name is used in Italian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish and English. Also Benito is Italian and Spanish form of Benedict.

Also Benito is Spanish and Italian form of Benedictus. Benito is celebrated on July 11.

How do I pronounce Benito?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Benito as b(e)-ni-to.

Variants of Benito

Benedictus, Benedetto, Benedict, Benno, Ben, Bernard, Benoît, Benedikt, Bendikt, Benci, Benett, Bendiks

Names that rhyme with Benito

How popular is the name Benito?

In United States, Benito was once a common name since emerging in 1880 it has been given to over 13625 babies. At the peak of its usage in 1929,. However after 132 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Benito is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 21 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 151 babies in England and Wales have been named Benito.

In France, it has been in use since 1911 but could not make beyond the top 400. Over 457 people have been named Benito in France. It had a short run of 6 years on Belgium boy names chart.

However things change on global perspective, Benito is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 1000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Italy, Argentina, Spain, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Chile and Guatemala.

According to our estimate, at least 390000 people have been bestowed Benito around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018178385
20171567103
2016186479
2015174587
2014166692
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Benito in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands19529805
Finland378100
Sweden396605
Norway91305
Denmark5000

What numerology tells about Benito?

People can't believe you are real. You don't even believe you are real. Reason behind your depressive episodes that occur occasionally is being way too sensitive. Once a person spends time with you, they remember you forever because of the powerful impression you leave behind. Use your influence and attractiveness to ‘force' people to do the right thing when necessary. You take things too seriously.

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  •  Tena - Commonly Accepted and Ceaseless Tena has its origin in Latin and Germanic, Tena means "Strong or With that" and is aimed at both sexes is commonly used in Sanskrit and Sanskrit
  •  Karstin - Used majorly in English, Danish and Faroese dominant, Karstin is of Latin origin is used as a gender insensitive name. Karstin is Faroese cognate of Karsten
  •  Clairinda - Meaning of Clairinda is Clear, Beautiful and Famous came from Latin is used as a girl name. Clairinda is resulted from Clarinda.
  •  Frankie means Diminutive of Frank Free or A Man Form France is originated from Latin and Germanic and is bestowed upon both genders is predominantly used in English and Norwegian
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Sibling Names for Benito

Choosing a name for your little one can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. If you have already decided on the name Benito, now comes the fun part of choosing his siblings' names that complement it. Here is a list of sibling names that you may consider for your growing family.

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Famous people named Benito

  • Benito Vicetto Pérez, Galician journalist, historian
  • Benito de Soto,
  • Benito Martínez, Haitian Cuban
  • Benito Garozzo,
  • Benito Lynch, Argentine novelist and short-story writer
  • Benito de San Juan, Spanish military officer and a notable commander of the Spanish forces during the Peninsular War
  • Benito Archundia, retired Mexican football referee
  • Benito Pérez Brito, Spanish military officer and colonial official
  • Benito Zambrano, awarded Spanish screenwriter and film director
  • Benito Rigoni, Italian bobsledder who competed in the early 1960s
  • Benito Espinós, Spanish painter
  • Benito Manuel Agüero, Spanish painter of the Baroque period
  • Benito Sanz y Forés, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Seville
  • Benito Santiago, Puerto Rican former professional baseball player
  • Benito Juárez, Mexican lawyer and president of Mexico
  • Benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish realist novelist
  • Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro, Spanish monk and scholar
  • Benito Quinquela Martín, Argentine painter born in La Boca, Buenos Aires
  • Benito Jacovitti, Italian comic artist
  • Benito Arias Montano, Spanish orientalist and editor of the 'Antwerp Polyglot'
  • Benito Martinez, American actor
  • Benito Carbone, Italian football manager and former professional player
  • Benito Legarda, Filipino legislator
  • Benito Cereno, American comic book writer
  • Benito Lorenzi, Italian footballer born in Borgo a Buggiano
  • Benito Martinez, United States Army soldier
  • Benito Floro, Spanish football manager
  • Benito Stefanelli, Italian film actor
  • Benito Medero, Uruguayan politician
  • Benito Perojo, successful Spanish film director and film producer
  • Benito M. Selim in Big Stan as Actor
  • Benito Mussolini in Cavalcade of Faith as
  • Benito Villegas Benito Higinio Villegas was an Argentine chess player, national champion in 1922.
  • Benito Alazraki directed the movie Santo contra los zombies
  • In 1968, Benito Castro portrayed the role of N in comedy and drama movie El misterio de los hongos alucinantes.
  • In 1944 documentary flick, El caballo de carreras, Benito Toral portrayed N.

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