Origin, Meaning, And History Of Benigna
The name Benigna is a feminine name of Latin origin that means ‘kind,’ ‘gracious,’ or ‘well-born.’ The name is also believed to have Italian, Spanish, and Polish roots, in which Benigna means ‘gentle’ or ‘favorable.’
The name may be derived from the Latin word ‘benignus’, which means ‘disposed to good.’ It comprises two elements: ‘bene,’ which means good, and ‘gignere/gigno,’ which generates from genus, and means birth.
Benigna is the female version of the male name Benigno, which is derived from the Late Latin name Benignus meaning ‘friendly and kind.’ When of Brazilian origin, the name refers to a woman with a kind disposition. The name is recorded more often in families who have faith in Christianity.
The phonetic spelling of the name is Beh-NIHGNaa. The name is pronounced as beh-NEEGH-na in Spanish and beh-NEEN-nya in Italian. Common variants of Benigna are Benigne and Benignus. Benjamin, Benjen, Benson, Bingham, and Benzion are more names like Benigna.
The name first appeared in 1915 but is not too common as, according to the public database by SSA, the name Benigna was recorded 95 times from 1880 to 2018.
One famous person with the name Benigna is Benigna Gottliebe von Trotta. She was the wife of Duke Ernst Johann von Biron and a Duchess consort of Courland.
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Benigna On The Popularity Chart
Bengina is not only a rare but also an unpopular name. Check out the graphs below for more information.
Popularity Over Time
The year 1987 saw 7 per million babies given the name Bengina. Below is a graph that depicts the situation.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
1987年看到Bengina位置时was ranked 8,865. See the graph below for a better understanding.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Benigna
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Benigna?
The name Benigna means a woman with kind disposition.
2. What is the origin of the name Benigna?
Benigna has a Spanish origin.
