Benoist
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Benoist
Benoist is the French form of Benedictus, derived from the Latin root "benedictus" meaning "blessed" (from "bene," well, and "dicere," to speak).
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Etymology
Benoist is the French form of Benedictus, derived from the Latin root "benedictus" meaning "blessed" (from "bene," well, and "dicere," to speak). The name has been used primarily in French-speaking Catholic regions, with notable historical bearers including French Renaissance figures and members of religious communities.
Benoist currently ranks #5,323 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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