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Bénin

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 11
Origin: latin. Meaning: blessed, one who speaks well.
from Latin 'benedictus' (blessed).

Name day for Bénin

July 11

Why this day? Bénin is a short form of Benoit, and shares its name day.

Bénin is celebrated in France on July 11.

The story of the name Bénin

Bénin is a short form of Benoît. It keeps its origin (latin) and meaning — blessed, one who speaks well, and shares its name day, July 11.

On birth records, Bénin is rarely written as such: the Bénins are Benoîts (126,695 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Benoît page.

Frequently asked questions about Bénin

What does Bénin mean?

Bénin is a short form of Benoît, which means blessed, one who speaks well.

When is Bénin's name day?

July 11, together with Benoît: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bénin a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Benoît.

Bénin's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bénin

Bottom 10

  1. Thalia42%
  2. Leelou42%
  3. Zina43%
  4. Tia43%
  5. Marilyn44%
  6. Candy45%
  7. Billie45%
  8. Jeannie46%
  9. Malou46%
  10. Ketty47%

Love potential for Bénin

Professional potential for Bénin

Bottom 10

  1. Arya51%
  2. Leonor51%
  3. Ada53%
  4. Alia54%
  5. Athénaïs55%
  6. Kayna56%
  7. Meissa56%
  8. Kendra56%
  9. Prune58%
  10. Isis58%

Crush potential for Bénin

Bottom 10

  1. Billie42%
  2. Malou42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Leelou42%
  5. Thalia44%
  6. Arwen44%
  7. Gaïa45%
  8. Savannah46%
  9. Jeannie46%
  10. Marilyn47%
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