Benne

[ˈbɛn.ɪ]

Meaning

West Frisian given name; English for sesame, from North German Benne

Background Story

Benne is recorded as a given name in West Frisian in a user-submitted entry. English borrowed the word from North German Benne, a variant of the surname Benn, and also from French Benne, a metonymic occupational surname for the maker or driver of a cart. In English it is also a name for sesame.

Theme

Blessed

Temperament

Cute

Color

Gold, Brown, Black, White, Cream

Size

Any Size

Gender

Unisex

Language

English

Name Start With

Letter Count

5 Letters

Variations

ben, benny, bennett

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