The baby name Benedicta is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "buh-NEH-dik-tuh".
Benedicta is English, Italian, Latin, Portuguese and Spanish in Origin.
Benedicta is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "blessed". It is the feminine form of the name Benedict, which is derived from the Latin word "benedictus", meaning "blessed". The name has been used since the Middle Ages and was popularized by Saint Benedicta of Rome, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
The name Benedicta is pronounced as ben-eh-DIK-tah. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "c" is pronounced as a "k". The name is commonly shortened to "Benny" or "Bennie". In terms of gender, Benedicta is exclusively a feminine name.
The name Benedicta is composed of two elements: "bene", meaning "good" or "well", and "dicta", meaning "spoken". Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "well-spoken" or "blessed". The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Saint Benedicta of Rome, who was martyred for her Christian faith, and Benedicta Ward, a British scholar and translator of early Christian texts. Today, the name Benedicta remains a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional and meaningful name for their daughter.