The baby name Benigno is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish/Italian: beh-NEEN-goh; English: buh-NIG-noh.
Benigno is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Benigno is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish/Italian: beh-NEEN-goh; English: buh-NIG-noh.
Benigno is Italian in Origin.
Benigno is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Benignus, from the adjective meaning “kind, benevolent, favorable.” As a virtue name in Christian tradition, it evokes gentleness and goodwill.
Usage traces back to early saints: St. Benignus of Dijon in Burgundy, venerated across Gaul; St. Benignus of Armagh, a companion of St. Patrick in 5th‑century Ireland; and other martyrs helped establish the name through medieval Europe. It remains established in Iberia, Italy, and Latin America, and became especially recognizable in the Philippines through statesman Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and President Benigno Aquino III. Variants and cognates include Latin Benignus, French Bénigne, and the feminine Benigna; common short forms are Beni, Nino, and the Filipino nickname Ninoy. The name connotes kindness, mildness, and a favorable, well‑disposed character.
| Benigno Aquino III Benigno Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016. He was known for his efforts to combat corruption and improve the economy during his tenure. Aquino was a prominent figure in Philippine politics, following in the footsteps of his parents, both of whom were influential political figures. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 1 | 749 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| PA | 0 | #132 | 7 | 3,797 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #163 | 12 | 2,508 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #224 | 16 | 3,322 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #244 | 6 | 5,568 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #246 | 298 | 9,305 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #295 | 444 | 9,244 |
| France | Boys | 1971 | #299 | 3 | 1,233 |
| PE | 0 | #301 | 10 | 6,350 | |
| BO | 0 | #326 | 56 | 6,868 | |
| GT | 0 | #333 | 6 | 5,948 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #354 | 14 | 7,951 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #364 | 6 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #366 | 18 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #386 | 14 | 5,922 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #412 | 56 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #416 | 59 | 7,625 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #417 | 726 | 14,506 |
| Spain | 0 | #429 | 24 | 2,326 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #438 | 8 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #449 | 39 | 10,188 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #482 | 690 | 16,355 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #507 | 523 | 5,610 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #574 | 92 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #582 | 388 | 15,656 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #701 | 14 | 4,183 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #721 | 31 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #736 | 8 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 9 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,241 | 231 | 10,046 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,546 | 69 | 28,008 |
Benigno is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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