Benedict

Benedict Meaning & Origin

About Benedict
The name Benedict is of Latin origin and means "blessed" or "blessing." It is derived from the Latin word "benedictus," which translates to "well spoken of" or "praised." The name carries connotations of being favored or blessed by a higher power, and is often associated with qualities such as kindness, wisdom, and grace.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Benedict are male.

Benedict Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.91% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTKT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0503023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N AH0 D IH2 K T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Benedict in Braille

Here's how to represent Benedict in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Benedict in braille

How to Spell the Name Benedict in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Benedict using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Benedict in sign language

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