Bento Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-toh / /ˈbɛn.toʊ/Japanese; Portuguese
Meaning
bento (Japanese: lunch box); blessed (Portuguese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'bento' refers to a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal, often beautifully arranged. The name is associated with the culinary tradition of Japan. In Portuguese, 'Bento' is derived from 'Benedictus,' meaning 'blessed,' and has historical ties to saints and religious figures in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bento
- Bent
- Benton
International Variants
- Bento (Portuguese)
- Bento (Japanese)
Famous people named Bento
Bento Gonçalves — Brazilian revolutionary leader.
Bento de Jesus Caraça — Portuguese mathematician.
Fictional characters named Bento
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bento was first seen in the United States in 2016. Bento has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Bento has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bento (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 9 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |