Benedictine
b(e)-nedicti-ne,
ben(e)-dic-tine
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Blessed; Many blessings; Newly married man; The black monks
If you wish to raise your baby in the warmth of your faith, consider a name that is devoted like no other, such as the masculine Benedictine. As a variant of Benedict, the name means "newly married man" or "blessed," derived from the Latin benedicte. Benedictine, as a religious order, refers to the "Black Monks," named after the color of their attire, founded around 529 at Monte Cassino in Italy by St. Benedict. The Order of Saint Benedict is a Roman Catholic monastic community that follows the Rule of Saint Benedict. Whether your child chooses to follow the path of saints and religious scholars or simply be a caring sibling or friend, their life will undoubtedly be full of blessings.
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