Benten Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Benten means goddess of knowledge and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Benten
Benten is a name of Japanese origin. It is derived from the goddess Benzaiten, who is a significant deity in Japanese mythology and Buddhism. In Japanese culture, Benten is known as the goddess of knowledge, beauty, music, and art. She is also associated with wealth and good fortune. The name Benten carries a sense of grace, femininity, and power.
Popularity of the Name Benten
The popularity for the name Benten peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,519 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Benten had the most male births in 2016 with 7, which ranked number 9,656 out of 14,199 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Benten
Popularity of Benten by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Benten. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Benten in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Benten is a great pick!
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