Benina

Benina is a girl's name that is considered an Asturian variant of Benigna and traces back to Benignus. Its translation is 'the Kind' and, in a broader sense, also 'the Beautiful'.

What does the name Benina mean?

The name Benina, an Asturian form of Benigna, originates from the Latin Benignus. It means 'the Kind' and can also be interpreted as 'the Beautiful'. The etymology comes from the Latin term benignus, which stands for 'benign', 'kind', 'nice', and 'friendly'.

Where does the name Benina come from?

Benina is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'the Kind'. The Latin term benignus is composed of words for benign, kind, nice, and friendly, and it also influences the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Benina?

The sound structure of Benina is three syllables and features a gentle melody. It is pronounced as 'Be-ni-na' [bəˈniːna], creating a smooth, flowing movement with open vowels. The repetition of similar syllables enhances the harmonious impression. Thus, Benina appears round, friendly, and in gentle vibrations, with a light, almost swaying sound quality.

When is the name day of Benina?

The name day of Benina is celebrated on June 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Benina is a relatively rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, at rank 2,438. In the last ten years, Benina has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a position of 9,317 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,440.

Nicknames & pet names

Be / Beninchen / Benini / Nina / Nini

Famous people

• Benina Karl (daughter of Benjamin Karl and Nina Griessmann)