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Bienvenue

Quick answerBienvenue means "welcome" or "well-come" in French, derived from the Old French elements "bien" (well) and "venue" (arrival/coming), literally signifying a favorable arrival.

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,608
TrendVintage
Peak year1926
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#1,608

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bienvenue

Bienvenue means "welcome" or "well-come" in French, derived from the Old French elements "bien" (well) and "venue" (arrival/coming), literally signifying a favorable arrival.

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Etymology

Bienvenue means "welcome" or "well-come" in French, derived from the Old French elements "bien" (well) and "venue" (arrival/coming), literally signifying a favorable arrival. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France, Belgium, and French-speaking Africa, with historical usage as both a given name and surname dating back to medieval times when virtue names and auspicious appellations were common.

Bienvenue currently ranks #1,608 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.

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