[be.nɛdɪkˈta]

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name derived from the Latin ‘benedicta’, meaning ‘blessed’ or ‘blessed one’.

“She was named Benedicta after her grandmother, who was a devout Catholic.”

2. adjective

Blessed or sanctified.

“The benedicta water was believed to have healing properties.”

3. verb

To bless or sanctify.

“The priest benedicta the bread before the Eucharist.”