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Benten

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Pronounced BEN-ten /ˈbɛn.tɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Benten (short for Benzaiten), the goddess of music, eloquence, and flowing things; adapted from the Hindu Saraswati; routes layered; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of music and eloquence: Benten is a Japanese goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BEN-ten'). We note the goddess.
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MeaningFrom the Japanese Benten (short for Benzaiten), the goddess of music, eloquence, and flowing things; adapted from the Hindu Saraswati; routes layered; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Benten comes from the Japanese Benten (short for Benzaiten), the goddess of music and eloquence, adapted from the Hindu Saraswati (routes layered, which we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'BEN-ten').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, goddess-of-music at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Benten (short for Benzaiten) is the Japanese goddess of music, eloquence, and flowing things — adapted from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, and one of the Seven Lucky Gods — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the goddess; said 'BEN-ten').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Benten — Japanese mythology; goddess; routes layered

Variations

BenzaitenBenzai

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benten mean?

Benten (Benzaiten) is the Japanese goddess of music and eloquence, adapted from the Hindu Saraswati. The routes are layered. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Benten?

It's said BEN-ten /ˈbɛn.tɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Benten a boy or girl name?

Benten is a girl's name.

How popular is Benten?

Benten is a very rare name in the U.S.

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