Benedict
Blessed; favored or praised.
Meaning and origin
From the Latin name Benedictus, derived from benedico meaning "to speak well of" or "to commend".
How to pronounce Benedict
| English (US) | BEN-ih-dikt //ˈbɛnɪdɪkt// |
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