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Benedita

blessed

Origin

Latin

Used in

pt

Origin and meaning of Benedita

Benedita is the Portuguese form of Benedetta, from the Latin Benedicta, past participle of benedicere, 'to speak well of, to bless' — meaning 'she who is blessed'. The name carries a long religious tradition tied to Saint Benedict of Nursia and has stayed alive in Portugal thanks to its warm sound and quiet elegance, often chosen by families who value names with solid Catholic roots that remain rare elsewhere.

Variants around the world

How Benedita sounds in other languages.

BenedettaBénédicteBenedikta

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