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Benvenuto

English translation/equivalent: Benvenuto

Origin: From the medieval given name Benvenuto meaning "welcome," composed of the elements bene "well, good" and venuto, past participle of venire "to come, arrive." Often bestowed as an expression of the parents' joy in the birth of their child.

Name Day/Onomastico: March 22—in honor of St. Benvenuto, bishop of Osimo in the 13th century.

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