Bengt-Erik
Norse and Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bengt-Erik
Bengt-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining Bengt (derived from Benedict, meaning "blessed") and Erik (derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful").
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Etymology
Bengt-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining Bengt (derived from Benedict, meaning "blessed") and Erik (derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"). The name is used primarily in Sweden and other Nordic countries, with roots in Christian and Norse traditions; it became particularly common in Sweden during the 20th century.
Bengt-Erik currently ranks #2,518 in the United States as a boy's name.
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