Benedikt

Proper noun

Benedikt m

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Benedict

Alternative forms

• Benedict

Proper noun

Benedikt m (genitive Benedikts)

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Benedict

Etymology

Imported from neighboring countries, most likely Denmark, ultimately from Late Latin Benedictus, the name of several popes and saints, from Latin benedictus (“blessed”), perfect passive participle of benedīcō (“I speak well of, bless, praise”), from bene (“well”) + dīcō (“I speak”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛːnɛː(ˌ)tɪxt/
• Rhymes: -ɪxt

Proper noun

Benedikt m

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Benedict