Benedek
Benedek is the Hungarian form of the Latin name Benedictus, widely known across Europe as Benedict. It is closely tied to the Christian tradition and Saint Benedict of Nursia, patron saint of Europe. It makes a noble and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical and spiritual resonance.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Benedek has Latin roots and means "blessed".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Maďarské meno Benedek pochádza z latinského mena Benedictus, ktoré je odvodené od príčastia benedictus vo význame „požehnaný“. Súvisí s latinským slovesom benedicere „žehnať, dobrorečiť“, utvoreným zo slov bene „dobre“ a dicere „hovoriť“.
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How easily Benedek is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
BENEDEK
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Benedek
13People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Benedek Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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