Bento
PortugueseEdit
EtymologyEdit
From Old Portuguese Bẽeito, from Late Latin Benedictus, from benedictus (“blessed”), from Latin benedico. Doublet of Benedito. Compare Spanish Benito, French Benoît, Italian Benedetto.
PronunciationEdit
Proper nounEdit
Bento m
- A male given name, equivalent to English Benedict