"goodness of disposition," late 14c., from Old French benignité "goodness, kindness" (12c.), from Latin benignitatem (nominative benignitas) "kindness, friendliness, benevolence," from benignus "kindly, kindhearted" (see benign).
Bengal
benight
benighted
benign
benignant
benignity
Benin
benison
Benjamin
bent
benthos