Beno

German

"strong, brave as a bear"

Beno Origin and Meaning

The name Beno is a boy's name of German origin.

Beno is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of Benedict (meaning 'blessed'), Benjamin ('son of the right hand'), or various Slavic names containing the element 'ben' meaning 'good.' In some cultures, particularly Slovenian and Slovak, it functions as an independent name. Beno has a straightforward, friendly quality with its simple two-syllable structure. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it enjoys some usage in Central and Eastern European countries. The name offers modern appeal through its brevity while still connecting to traditional naming heritage. Its simplicity makes it easily pronounceable across language barriers.

Famous People Named Beno

• Beno son of Jaaziah, a Levite (1 Chr. 24:26)
• Beno of Santi Martino e Silvestro Italian cardinal
• Beno Eckmann Swiss mathematician
• Beno Udrih Slovenian basketball player
• Beno Gutenberg German,American seismologist
• Benő Káposzta Hungarian footballer
• Beno Lapajne Slovenian handballer
• Beno Blachut Czech operatic tenor