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Benno
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Benno.
Primary meaning
Short form of Benedict (blessed)
Pronunciation: BEN-oh
Profile summary
German short form of Benedict. Name of Saint Benno (c. 1010-1106), Bishop of Meissen and patron saint of Dresden, Germany. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Benedict (blessed). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEN-oh. It is listed alongside the related form Ben. Benno appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Benno is currently cataloged under German (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Benedict (blessed).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under German (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Benno is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Ben. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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