Female and male names starting with the letter "B" .
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BENESSA
FeminineRare Hebrew female given name meaning "daughter of gladness or joy.
BENET
FeminineLatin-derived given name meaning "blessed" and also associated with the phrase "may it be well with you." Popularized during the Middle Ages due to Saint Benedict of Nursia, it remains widely used globally today.
BENET
MasculineHebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son," tracing back to biblical times and carried by figures like Saint Benet of Nursia.
BENETA
FeminineUnique Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'.
BENETT
MasculineVariant spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son', derived from ben (son) and yamin (right hand).
BENETTA
FeminineElegant Italian name meaning 'blessed', derived from the word 'benedetta'.
BENETTE
FeminineFrench-origin given name meaning "blessing" or "gift from God.
BENEVA
FeminineRare, Slavic-derived female name meaning "good wealth" or "prosperous well-being," inspired by modern trends of creating positive and culturally influenced names.
BENFORD
MasculineEnglish surname derived from Old English words "beon" and "ford," meaning "by the river crossing." It was originally given to people who lived near a river ford.
BENGAMIN
MasculineBenjamin is a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son".
BENGI
MasculineUnique Turkish name meaning "happy" or "joyful," popularized by Turkish literature such as Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu's novel "Bengi.
BENGIE
MasculineDistinct African-origin given name, believed in some cultures to mean 'wise' or 'intelligent', historically popular among various ethnic groups, and considered unisex.
BENGIMAN
MasculineAfrican-origin name meaning "the one who is loved by God" in Fulani language.
BENGT
MasculineOld Norse-origin Swedish male name that means 'bent' or 'curved'.
BENGY
MasculineThe Swedish name Bengy, meaning 'bender' or 'archer', hails from ancient times when archery skills were highly valued.
BENHAM
MasculineHebrew name that means either "son of comfort" or "right hand", with historical significance dating back to biblical times.
BENHAMIN
MasculineBenhamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".
BENHARD
MasculineGerman origin name composed of 'Beno' meaning 'blessed' or 'well-born', and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'.
BENHART
MasculineRare yet compelling name with Hebrew and English origins. It combines "Benjamin," meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son," and "Hart," signifying "stag" or "deer." Together, they evoke nobility, strength, wisdom, and intelligence.
BENHUR
MasculineUnique Hebrew name meaning 'son of light' or 'son who brings light', originating from the 19th-century novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'.
BENI
MasculineHebrew name derived from "ben," meaning "son." It's often used as a shortened form of Benjamin, signifying strength, wisdom, and leadership.
BENI
FeminineHebrew name meaning 'son,' derived from the biblical word 'ben', and often used as a prefix denoting descendants.
BENIAH
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "son of Yah," notable as one of King David's mighty warriors in the Bible, renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.
BENIAMIN
MasculineBenjamin is a Hebrew masculine given name that means "son of the right hand," signifying strength or divine favor.
BENICA
FeminineRare Hebrew feminine name derived from "ben", meaning "son". Despite its masculine-sounding root, Benica is indeed a female name with a unique charm and strength.
BENICIA
FeminineBenicia, of Latin origin, means 'dedicated to the gods' or 'blessed by the gods', making it a unique and meaningful choice for a girl's name.
BENICIO
MasculineSpanish name derived from "beneficium," meaning "good deed" or "act of kindness." It was originally used as a title for those performing charitable acts before evolving into a given name in medieval Spain.
BENIE
MasculineHebrew-derived name meaning 'son'.
BENIGNA
FeminineItalian name derived from Latin "benignus," meaning "kind." It was traditionally used for females, but can also be used as a male name.
BENIGNO
MasculineSpanish-origin masculine given name meaning "kind" or "good-natured," popularized by Saint Benignus during the Middle Ages.
BENIKA
FeminineHawaiian name derived from "beni", meaning 'to change' or 'transform', intended for children destined for greatness and transformation.
BENILDA
FemininePortuguese-derived name meaning 'blessed,' popularized by French educator Benilde de la Sainte Trinité.
BENILDE
FeminineRare Spanish name derived from Bizkaia, meaning "good and beautiful".
BENINA
FeminineUnique Hebrew female given name derived from "ben" meaning "son," originally used for daughters born after a son. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe among Jewish communities and has since been adopted by various cultures including Arabic and Persian. One notable historical figure bearing this name was 15th-century Spanish poet Benina de la Cruz. Today, Benina remains a rare yet meaningful choice appreciated for its history and connection to strong women.
BENINO
MasculineAfrican name of Ewe origin, meaning 'born on Sunday,' reflecting the cultural significance of birthdays in African traditions.
BENISHA
FeminineUnique female name derived from Hebrew, meaning "gift of a child.
BENITA
FeminineFeminine given name of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning "blessed" or "happy".
BENITEZ
MasculineSpanish surname derived from "bienvenido," meaning "welcome," often given to hospitable individuals or those living near monasteries. It can also be used as a given name with potential Basque origins, meaning "good" or "well.
BENITO
FeminineLatin-derived masculine given name meaning 'blessed', historically used as an agnomen in the Roman Empire, popularized by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy in Italy, and prominent during Spanish monarchs' reigns.
BENITO
MasculineSpanish given name derived from the Latin 'benitus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', popularized by Catholic saint and founder of the Benedictine Order, Benedict.