Beñat

Infobox Given Name Revised
name = Beñat


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gender = Male
meaning = "Strong" or "Brave" as a bear
region =Basque
origin =German/French
related names =Bernard
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Beñat is a Basque masculine given name variant of Bernard, which comes from German and French origin. There are variants in other languages including the Spanish "Bernardo". While the Basque language does not have a feminine given name equivalent, other languages do, such as the French "Bernardine". Beñat is uncommon as a surname. ". [cite web |url=http://www.behindthename.com/name/ben14at |title=View Name: Beñat |publisher=behindthename.com |accessdate=2007-12-20] People with the name Beñat include:

* Benat Achiary (b. ?), Basque vocal improviser
* Beñat Albizuri (b. 1981), Spanish professional road bicycle racer
* Beñat Intxausti (b. 1986) Basque professional road racing cyclist from Spain

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