Benvolio

Italian
"good wisher"

Benvolio Origin and Meaning

The name Benvolio is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "good wisher".

In Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, the friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas.

Benvolio in Pop Culture

  • Benvolio
    character in Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet"
  • Reminiscent of (if not directly inspired by) the word "benevolent"
    ,"wishing (someone) well, kindly"

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