Italian

Benedetta

Pronounced beh-neh-DET-tahShare

Meaning: Blessed

  • Girl
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  • 4 syllables

The story

Benedetta is the Italian feminine form of Benedict. Its Latin name family is associated with blessed, preserving a longstanding Christian naming tradition.

Nicknames

  • Betta
  • Detta
  • Benny

Spellings & variants

  • Benedicta
  • Bénédicte
  • Benita

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Benedetta comes from Italian.

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