Benito Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Benito Name at a Glance

Name	Benito
Meaning	A Spanish diminutive of the Latin Benedict meaning blessed. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini died in 1945.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Benito Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Benito means “A Spanish diminutive of the Latin Benedict meaning blessed. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini died in 1945”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Benito Name Origin

Our database records Benito under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Benito a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Benito is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Benito

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