Bento

Ben-too

Portuguese and Brazilian, diminutive of Benedict

"blessed"

Bento Origin and Meaning

The name Bento is a boy's name meaning "blessed".

Bento is a diminutive of Benedito, meaning "blessed" or "well spoken of". Popular in Brazil and used as a given name, a nickname, and a surname, the name Bento is not to be confused with the Japanese concept of Bento, a single portion, convenience meal, often eaten at lunchtime.