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What does the name Benedict mean? What is the meaning of the name Benedict
Meaning of Benedict: Name Benedict in the Latin origin, means Blessed, sacred. Name Benedict is of Latin origin and is a Boy name. People with name Benedict are usually Christianity by religion.
Meaning
Blessed, sacred
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
B-E-N-E-D-I-C-T
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
8
Indian Vedic Numerology
10
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Famous people with name Benedict (Namesakes)
- Dirk Benedict
Dirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner on March 1, 1945) is an American movie, television and stage actor and author.
- Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger; German pronunciation: [ˈjoːzɛf ˈalɔʏzi̯ʊs ˈʁatsɪŋɐ]; 16 April 1927) is a retired prelate of the Catholic Church who served as head of the Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2005 until his resignation in 2013.
- Cleve Benedict
Cleveland Keith "Cleve" Benedict (born March 21, 1935) is a retired Republican politician from West Virginia.
- Benedict Taylor
Benedict Sean Taylor (born 18 April 1960) is a British actor.
- Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor.
- Bruce Benedict
Bruce Edwin Benedict (born August 18, 1955) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and scout.
- Benedict Iroha
Benedict Iroha (born 29 November 1969) is a former Nigerian association football defender.
- Benedict Gross
Benedict Hyman Gross (born June 22, 1950) is an American mathematician who is a professor at the University of California San Diego, the George Vasmer Leverett Professor of Mathematics Emeritus at Harvard University, and former Dean of Harvard College.
He is known for his work in number theory, particularly the Gross–Zagier theorem on L-functions of elliptic curves, which he researched with Don Zagier.
- Benedict Wong
Benedict Wong (born 3 July 1971) is a British actor who has appeared on film, television, and stage.
- Rob Benedict
Robert Patrick Benedict (born September 21, 1970) is an American stage, film and television actor and writer.
- Benedict Carey
Benedict Carey (born 3 March 1960) is an American journalist and reporter on medical and science topics for The New York Times.
- Amy Benedict
Amy Benedict (born July 16, 1964) is an American film and television actress.
- Benedict Ayade
Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade (born 2 March 1968) is a Nigerian politician and the current Governor of Cross River State since 29 May 2015.
- Benedict Martin
Benedict Martin (born 17 July 1987) is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder for his hometown club Sarawak FA after venturing out playing in peninsular Malaysia.
- Benedict Samuel
Benedict Samuel (born 15 April 1988) is an Australian actor, writer and director best known for playing Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter in the Fox crime series Gotham.
- Benedict Jacka
Benedict Jacka (born 25 September 1980) is a British author, best known for his Alex Verus series.
- Bryan Benedict
Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio (born September 27, 1993), popularly known for his stage name Bryan Benedict, is a Filipino actor and model.
- Benedict Peters
Benedict Peters is a Nigerian billionaire, who founded the Aiteo Group, which has interests primarily in energy and is the largest indigenous oil producing firm in Nigeria by output.
- Maggie Benedict
Maggie Benedict (born February 10, 1981) is a South African actress, writer and director.
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Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra for Benedict is Uttara Ashadha. The name Benedict is associated with the deity Vishvadevas (Universal Gods), and is ruled by the Sun. The symbol for Benedict is Elephant tusk, and it is characterized by Victory, Strength. This name is connected to the element Earth and embodies the Goal-oriented, Noble.| name | Uttara Āṣāḍhā |
| Deity | Vishvadevas (Universal Gods) |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Symbol | Elephant tusk |
| Primary Quality | Victory, Strength |
| Element | Earth |
| Nature | Goal-oriented, Noble |
Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology) - 8
Baby Name Benedict Numerology: Name Benedict has a number value of 8 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
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Syllables in Benedict Name
How many syllables in baby name Benedict? Benedict has 3 syllables. The name "Benedict" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Benedict? | 3 (be - ne - dict) |
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 7 (b, e, n, d, i, c, t) |
| Benedict backwards: | tcideneb |
| Benedict sorted alphabetically: | bcdeeint |
Name Benedict is combinations of, 1 occurance of B, 2 occurances of E, 1 occurance of N, 1 occurance of D, 1 occurance of I, 1 occurance of C, 1 occurance of T.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Benedict
Benedict's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Benedict on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Benedict! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Benedict, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Benedict! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Benedict
What is the meaning of Benedict?
Name Benedict means Blessed, sacred as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Benedict Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Benedict?
Name Benedict has numerology 10 as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Benedict?
The lucky number of name Benedict is 10 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Benedict name?
The name Benedict has 8 letters. The name Benedict consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Benedict?
Name Benedict belongs to Uttara Ashadha nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Benedict come from?
Benedict is a Latin name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Benedict?
The name Benedict is of Latin origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Benedict mean?
Name Benedict means Blessed, sacred as per The ParentZ
What does the name Benedict mean?
Benedict is of Latin origin and means Blessed, sacred as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Benedict?
Benedict means Blessed, sacred and is a Latin name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Benedict name?
The name Benedict consists of 8 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Benedict! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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