Bengt
Bengt is a common male first name in Scandinavia and especially in Sweden. The name is derived from the Old Norse Bengt, which is a form of Benedict. The name has been in use since the 12th century and is still popular today.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Bengt is derived from the Old Norse Bengt, which is a form of Benedict. The name Benedict is of Latin origin and means "blessed". The name has been in use in Scandinavia since the 12th century.
Popularity[edit | edit source]
Bengt is a popular name in Sweden. According to Statistics Sweden, as of December 31, 2012, there were 58,711 people in Sweden with the first name Bengt. The name is less common as a surname.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people with the name Bengt, including:
- Bengt Aberg, a former professional motocross racer
- Bengt Baron, a former swimmer and Olympic gold medalist
- Bengt Djurberg, a Swedish actor and singer
- Bengt Hallberg, a Swedish jazz pianist
- Bengt I. Samuelsson, a Swedish biochemist and Nobel laureate
See also[edit | edit source]
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