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Benigno

♂ Boy

Pronounced beh-NEEG-noh /bɛˈniːɡ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Benigno is a Spanish and Italian name from the Latin benignus ('kind; gentle; benign'). It carries a warm, gentle sense and is well established in Hispanic tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle name: Benigno means 'kind' in Spanish, from Latin 'benignus' (said 'beh-NEEG-noh'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningBenigno is a Spanish and Italian name from the Latin benignus ('kind; gentle; benign'). It carries a warm, gentle sense and is well established in Hispanic tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#12533 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Benigno is a Spanish and Italian name from the Latin benignus ('kind; gentle'). It carries a warm, gracious sense and a long heritage in Hispanic naming. A gentle, rooted pick (said 'beh-NEEG-noh').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Benigno comes from the Latin benignus ('kind; gentle; benign') — a warm-hearted name long used in Spanish and Italian tradition (said 'beh-NEEG-noh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Benigno — Spanish/Latin 'kind; gentle'; benignus

Variations

BenigoBenignus

Nicknames

BeniNino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benigno mean?

Benigno is a Spanish and Italian name from the Latin benignus ('kind; gentle; benign').

How do you pronounce Benigno?

It's said beh-NEEG-noh /bɛˈniːɡ.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Benigno a boy or girl name?

Benigno is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Benigno?

Benigno is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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