Benten

Benten Meaning & Origin

About Benten
The name "Benten" is of Japanese origin and is derived from the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten. In Japanese mythology, Benten is considered the goddess of knowledge, art, beauty, and wealth. She is often depicted as a graceful and elegant deity, associated with music, literature, and the arts. The name "Benten" carries connotations of creativity, wisdom, and prosperity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Benten are male.

Benten Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benten in Braille

Here's how to represent Benten in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Benten in braille

How to Spell the Name Benten in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Benten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Benten in sign language

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