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Benigno

beh-NEE-nyoh

Popularity

#12533

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

1,608

Peak Year

#34 in 1990

First Recorded

1913

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Benigno is a Spanish and Italian name meaning 'kind' or 'benevolent'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Benigno Aquino III

    Former President of the Philippines

Similar Names

BenitoLeandroRamonArmando

Personality Traits

KindGenerousCompassionateGentle

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