Bendis

Bendis Meaning & Origin

About Bendis
The surname Bendis is of Slavic origin and is derived from the name of the ancient Thracian goddess Bendis. Bendis was a deity associated with the moon, hunting, and war. The surname Bendis likely originated as a patronymic or a nickname for someone who was believed to possess qualities associated with the goddess Bendis, such as being skilled in hunting or having a strong and warrior-like nature. Today, the surname Bendis is relatively rare and can be found among individuals of Slavic descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bendis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bendis: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bendis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bendis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N D IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/bendis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bendis in Braille

Here's how to represent Bendis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bendis in braille

How to sign the name Bendis using Sign Language

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

The name Bendis in sign language

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