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Benedict (given name)

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Benedict
GenderMasculine
Origin
Word/nameLatin
Meaning"Blessed"
Other names
Nickname(s)Ben, Benny, Bendy, Benno, Ned
Related namesBaruch, Benedetto, Benediktas, Bengt, Benicio, Benito, Bento

Benedict is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "blessed".[1] Etymologically, it is derived from the Latin words bene ('good') and dicere ('speak'), i.e. "well spoken". The name was borne by Saint Benedict of Nursia (480–547), often called the founder of Western Christian monasticism.

Forms of Benedict in different languages

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List of people with the given name Benedict, Benedikt, Bénédict, or Bennedict

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For a complete list, see All pages with titles beginning with Benedict, Benedikt, or Bénédict.

Saints

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Popes and antipopes

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References

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  1. ^ Benedict, Thinkbabynames.com