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Behanzin

“The world holds the egg; born ruler”

beh-HAN-zin

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Origin

Fon

Language

Niger-Congo (Kwa)

Pronunciation

beh-HAN-zin

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Fon royal name borne by the last king of Dahomey who resisted French colonization.

Notable People

Behanzin, last independent king of Dahomey

Related Names

Gbaguidi

The chief has stood firm

Hounon

Priest; spiritual leader

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