Benedicta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Benedicta Name at a Glance

Name	Benedicta
Meaning	Feminine form of Benedict: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns. The Benedictines monastical order.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Benedicta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Benedicta means “Feminine form of Benedict: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns. The Benedictines monastical order”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Benedicta Name Origin

Our database records Benedicta under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Benedicta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Benedicta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Benedicta

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