| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | "blessed" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Benedicto, Benedicta, Benedict, Benedictum, Benedic |
Benedictus is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
- Benedictus Appenzeller (c.1480–1558), Franco-Flemish singer and composer
- Benedictus Arias Montanus (1527–1598), Spanish orientalist
- Benedictus Buns (1642–1716), German/Dutch priest and composer
- Benedictus Marwood Kelly (1785–1867), British naval officer
- Benedictus Aretius (1505–1574), Swiss Protestant theologian and natural philosopher
- Benedictus van Haeften (1588–1648), Provost of Affligem Abbey and a writer of religious works
Benedictus is also the Latin form of the name Benedict borne by many figures including Pope Benedict XVI.
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