Where does “Benin” come from?
Benin comes from Portuguese Benim, of unknown origin.
Benin (English): A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria
Definitions
- A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria
Ancestry of “Benin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | Benim | — |
| 2 | Isekiri | ubinu | — |
| 3 | Yoruba | [[ile]] [[ibinu]] | — |