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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blessed
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ben-eh-DIK-tuh
Benedicta is a Latin name meaning "blessed," pronounced ben-eh-DIK-tuh. It's a long, graceful name with a clear meaning, and it's rarely heard in the U.S., so a child named Benedicta would be unlikely to share it with a classmate.
Meaning & Origin of Benedicta
Meaning: Blessed.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Benedicta
ben-eh-DIK-tuhIPA /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktə/
Popularity of Benedicta
Benedicta has never been common in the U.S. It peaked at #3240 in 1913 with a count of 5, and by 2019, the latest year of data, it had slipped to #15903, also with a count of 5.
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FAQ
What does the name Benedicta mean?
Blessed. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Benedicta?
Benedicta is pronounced ben-eh-DIK-tuh (IPA: /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktə/).
Is Benedicta a popular name right now?
Benedicta peaked at #3240 in 1913 and is ranked #15903 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2019.)
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