Benessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 5 babies have been named Benessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,298 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,298
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"feminine elaboration of Quentin"
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Greek anastasis origin
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"fair one, white phantom"
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Italian bella origin
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"dwelling of the generation"
#63,319 in US
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About the Name Benessa
Benessa is a girl name .
Benessa is currently ranked #63,298 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benessa include Ben, Bene, Beney, Beneie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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