Spanish/Italian · Boy name
Benito
“blessed”
About the name Benito
Benito is a Spanish and Italian contracted form of Benedictus, a Latin name meaning blessed. The name is closely associated with Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of Western monasticism, whose legacy influenced the use of related names across Europe. In Mexico, Benito is notably linked to Benito Juárez, a Zapotec lawyer and statesman who served as president and played a key role in resisting French intervention. The Portuguese form of the name is Bento, while Benedetto is the Italian equivalent.
- Meaning
- blessed
- Origin
- Spanish/Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- beh-NEE-toh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Benito
- Benito Luis
- Benito Jose
- Benito Antonio
- Benito Marco
- Benito James
Questions about Benito
- What does Benito mean?
- Benito is a Spanish name meaning "blessed".
- How do you pronounce Benito?
- Benito is pronounced beh-NEE-toh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Benito?
- Variants of Benito include Benedetto, Bento.
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