Benedikt
Meaning of Benedikt
Benedikt is a male name with origins in German and Scandinavian languages. In German, it is pronounced as be-neh-DIKT (/bəˈnɛdɪkt/), while in Scandinavian, it is pronounced as BEH-nuh-dikt (/ˈbe.nə.dɪkt/). This name has variations, such as Benedict. Benedikt carries a strong association with Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine Order and known for his contributions to Western monasticism. The name has been used consistently over the years in the United States, with varying rankings. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 6 to 7 newborn boys per year, with a rank ranging from around 8,000 to 12,000.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as be-neh-DIKT (/bəˈnɛdɪkt/)
Scandinavian
- Pronunced as BEH-nuh-dikt (/ˈbe.nə.dɪkt/)
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Notable People Named Benedikt
| Benedikt Höwedes is a German former professional footballer known for his versatile defensive skills and for winning the World Cup with Germany in 2014. |
| Benedikt Taschen is a German publisher and contemporary art collector, known for founding the successful international publishing house Taschen, which specializes in illustrated publications on various themes including art, architecture, design, film, photography, pop culture, and lifestyle. |
| Benedikt Carpzov Jr. - Benedikt Carpzov the Younger was a German criminal lawyer and witchcraft theoretician known for his influential work on witch processes and his support for the use of torture to extract confessions from the accused. |
| Benedikt Röcker is a retired German professional footballer known for his career as a centre-back. |
| Benedikt Waldeck - Benedikt Franz Leo Ignatz Waldeck was a prominent left-wing liberal figure in Prussia during the German revolutions of 1848–1849 and a key opponent of Otto von Bismarck in the 1860s. |
| Benedikt Erlingsson is an Icelandic actor, theater, and film director known for his award-winning feature-length films. |
| Benedikt Martin Dorsch is a professional tennis player from Germany. |
| Benedikt Jóhannesson is an Icelandic publisher, businessman, and politician who founded Viðreisn and served as Iceland's Minister of Finance. |
| Benedikt Frey is a Swiss former footballer who played as a midfielder in the 1950s. |
| Benedikt Fontana was a Romansh bailiff and minister known for his heroic death during the Battle of Calven in 1499. |
| Benedikt Doll is a German biathlete and the Men's sprint 2017 World Champion. |
| Benedikt Mayr - Benedikt "Bene" Mayr is a German freestyle skier who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. |
