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Benoît

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Blessed, of the blessed
Pronunciation
ben-NWAH
Origin
Latin

French form of Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning blessed.

Popularity
Uncommon in France (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, French

Commonly used in: France, Belgium, Canada

Alternate spellings

  • BenoitFrench

    Without the accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Benoît Mandelbrot

    1924–2010

    French-American mathematician, father of fractal geometry.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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