Benigno italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Benignus which meant "kind, friendly" in Latin. This was the name of several saints including a 5th-century disciple of Saint Patrick who later became the chief Bishop of Ireland.
Saintly namesake: Benignus of Malcesine was a 9th-century Italian saint. He is remembered for his faith and is one of several saints named Benigno or Benignus. (July 26 · 9th century)
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