What origin is the name Bento?

Bento comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Bento?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Bento — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Bento

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bento

Bento

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Bento is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Means "blessed"; a Japanese name derived from the word for a lunch box".

Bento is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "blessed"; a Japanese name derived from the word for a lunch box". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 31 October 2026.

What does Bento mean?

Means "blessed"; a Japanese name derived from the word for a lunch box.

How popular is Bento?

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What does Bento mean?

Bento is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "blessed"; a Japanese name derived from the word for a lunch box.".

How popular is Bento?

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Sister names that go with Bento

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Bento.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Bento at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: B
Ends with: -to
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Bento?

Bento means "Means "blessed"; a Japanese name derived from the word for a lunch box." — these names share that spirit.

Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)