<P> Benítez (Spanish: (beˈniteθ), in Latin America: (beˈnites); meaning "son of Benito") is a surname of Spanish origin . It is thought to have originated in Asturias, in the north of Spain . Notable people with the surname include: </P> <Ul> <Li> Andrea Benítez (born 1986), Argentine professional tennis player . </Li> <Li> Jorge José Benítez (born 1950), Argentine professional football player and coach . </Li> <Li> Leandro Benítez (born 1981), Argentine professional football player . </Li> </Ul>

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