"For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Benedict Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Benedict
boy
Benedict means "Blessed; Well-spoken of", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Benedict does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Benedict receives the priestly blessing — the LORD's face shining, peace given, earth inherited, the blessed one upon whom God lifts His countenance.
Is Benedict in the Bible?
No — the name Benedict does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Blessed; Well-spoken of", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Benedict.
Pronunciation:/BEN-eh-dikt/
OriginLatin
MeaningBlessed; Well-spoken of
What does Benedict mean?
Benedict is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Blessed; Well-spoken of". Benedict is blessed — and the blessed of the LORD inherit the earth. 'For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth.' Benedict walks in the blessing that God speaks over His children.
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What does Benedict mean in the Bible?
Benedict means "Blessed; Well-spoken of" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Benedict is blessed — and the blessed of the LORD inherit the earth. 'For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth.' Benedict walks in the blessing that God speaks over His children.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Benedict?
Benedict is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Blessed; Well-spoken of" — not because Scripture names anyone Benedict.
"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
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Which books of the Bible mention Benedict?
Benedict is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Benedict?
Benedict receives the priestly blessing — the LORD's face shining, peace given, earth inherited, the blessed one upon whom God lifts His countenance.
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Word Meaning
Blessing (בְּרָכָה (Berakah))
God's favor, empowerment, and good gifts spoken or bestowed upon His people
Word Meaning
Blessing (Eulogia) (εὐλογία (eulogia))
Good words spoken — divine favor, praise, and the bestowal of God's goodness.
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εὐλογία (eulogia) • Good words spoken — divine favor, praise, and the bestowal of God's goodness.
What names are related to Benedict?
Names like Benedict
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Blessed; Well-spoken of" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Beatrix
"She who brings happiness; Blessed voyager"
girl
Beatrix
"She who brings happiness; Blessed voyager"
girl
Beatrix
"She who brings happiness; Blessed voyager"
girl
Beatrix
"Bringer of blessings; Voyager; Blessed"
girl
Benedict
"Blessed; Well-spoken of"
boy
Felicity
"Happiness; Good fortune; Bliss"
girl
Felicity
"Happiness; Good fortune; Blessedness"
girl
Quentin
"Fifth; Born fifth"
boy
Names that pair well with Benedict
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Aurora
girl
"Dawn; Sunrise"
Benedict & Aurora
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Celestial"
Benedict & Celeste
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Benedict & Celeste
Faustina
girl
"Fortunate; Blessed; Lucky"
Benedict & Faustina
Juniper
girl
"Evergreen; Young"
Benedict & Juniper
Juniper
girl
"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Benedict & Juniper
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Benedict name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Benedict
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Benedict?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Benedict?
You can read every verse where Benedict appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.