The story behind Benedicta
From Latin Benedicta, feminine of Benedictus. By surface analysis, Benedict + -a.
Pronunciation
US English (ARPAbet): B EH1 N AH0 D IY0 K T AH0
This is a US English dictionary reading of the spelling; personal pronunciations may differ. Digits mark stress: 0 is unstressed, 1 is primary, 2 is secondary. Pronunciation source and notation.
Popularity
Benedicta ranked #15913 in US for 2019.
Source: SSA national baby names
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Middle Names for Benedicta
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- Syllables
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