Gender Masculine
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. beh-NEE-syo(Latin American Spanish) beh-NEE-thyo(European Spanish)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the surname of the 13th-century Italian saint Philip Benitius (Filippo Benizi in Italian; Felipe Benicio in Spanish). A notable bearer of the given name is the Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro (1967-).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBenício(Portuguese (Brazilian))
Same SpellingBenício
User SubmissionsBenício, Benicio

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Entry added April 23, 2024