Benedikt
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-uhd-ihkt ]
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Benedikt first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 55 babies have been named Benedikt in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benedikt is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,749 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,749
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"intellect, soul"
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"source, wellspring"
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Sanskrit aloka origin
"light, brightness, illumination"
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Germanic origin
"famous warrior, renowned in battle"
#16,564 in US
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About the Name Benedikt
Benedikt is a boy name .
Benedikt is currently ranked #16,749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benedikt include Ben, Bene, Beney, Beneie, Bened, Benedy, Benedie, Ikt, Ikty, Iktie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benedikt include Benedict . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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