Bente
[ˈbɛn.tə]Meaning
Danish feminine form of Benedict, contracted from Benedikte.
Background Story
Bente is the Danish feminine form of Benedict, a contraction of Benedikte and the feminine equivalent of Bent. Norwegian Bente comes from the Danish name, from Benedikte.
Variations
Bentea, Bentina, Bentley
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