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Beatrice
BEET-rihs
Beatrice (name) means a female given name derived from Latin, meaning roughly "she who brings happiness.". Example: “Beatrice guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy.”
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A female given name derived from Latin, meaning roughly "she who brings happiness."
"Beatrice guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy."
How to use Beatrice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic girl's name with roots in Latin, famous from Dante's poetry.
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Etymology
From Latin Beatrix, related to beatus ("blessed, happy").
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What does “Beatrice” mean?
The word “Beatrice” means a female given name derived from Latin, meaning roughly "she who brings happiness.". In plain terms, a classic girl's name with roots in Latin, famous from Dante's poetry.
How do you pronounce “Beatrice”?
“Beatrice” is pronounced BEET-rihs (/ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Beatrice” in a sentence?
Here is “Beatrice” used in a sentence: “Beatrice guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy.”
What part of speech is “Beatrice”?
“Beatrice” is a name.
Where does the word “Beatrice” come from?
The word “Beatrice” comes from Latin. From Latin Beatrix, related to beatus ("blessed, happy").
Is “Beatrice” a common word?
“Beatrice” is an uncommon word in modern English.
