Benicio
[beˈniθjoʊ]Meaning
from the surname of Saint Philip Benitius, cognate to Benedict
Background Story
Benicio comes from the surname of the 13th-century Italian saint Philip Benitius, Filippo Benizi in Italian and Felipe Benicio in Spanish. It is a given name of Spanish origin, cognate to Benedict, and is also used as a surname. The name is used in Brazilian Portuguese, and a notable bearer is the Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro.
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