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Benedetta
Pronounced ben-eh-DET-tah /ˌbɛn.ɛˈdɛt.tə/Medium
Meaning: The Italian feminine form of Benedetto (Benedict), from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken-of.' A warm, classic Italian name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Benedetta comes from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken-of,' as the Italian feminine of Benedetto. Borne by Italian saints and nobility, it reads warm and classically Italian - rare in the U.S. (said 'ben-eh-DET-tah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Italy. Rare, melodic, and faith-rooted.
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What does the name Benedetta mean?
Benedetta is Italian for 'blessed,' the feminine form of Benedetto (Benedict), from Latin benedictus.
How do you pronounce Benedetta?
It's said ben-eh-DET-tah /ˌbɛn.ɛˈdɛt.tə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Benedetta a boy or girl name?
Benedetta is a girl's name; Benedetto is the masculine form.
How popular is Benedetta?
Benedetta is a rare name in the U.S.