Benz
[bɛnz]Meaning
an old Germanic clan name, also used in German as an alternative for Berthold, Bernhard or Benedict
Background Story
Benz is an old Germanic clan name dating to the fifth century, related to "bear", "war banner", "gau", or a "land by a waterway". In German it is also used as an alternative for names such as Berthold, Bernhard, or Benedict.
Temperament
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