Benin
Yoruba/Edo · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Benin
Benin derives from the Yoruba word "Bini," referring to the Edo people and their historical kingdom, and means "place of the Edo" or relates to the Edo state.
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Etymology
Benin derives from the Yoruba word "Bini," referring to the Edo people and their historical kingdom, and means "place of the Edo" or relates to the Edo state. The name is primarily associated with West African Edo and Yoruba cultures, and the modern nation-state of Benin (formerly Dahomey) adopted this name in 1975 to reflect the historical Kingdom of Benin and honor its pre-colonial heritage.
Benin currently ranks #4,763 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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