Portuguese

Benedita

Pronounced beh-neh-DEE-tahShare

Meaning: Blessed

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Benedita is the Portuguese feminine form of Benedict. It carries the Latin family’s blessed association, with a spelling and rhythm distinct from Italian Benedetta.

Nicknames

  • Dita
  • Bené
  • Benny

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Benedita comes from Portuguese.

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