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Benoit

behn-WAH

Benoit (name) means a French male given name and surname, equivalent to the English name Benedict. Example: “Benoît is a common first name in French-speaking Canada and France.”

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A French male given name and surname, equivalent to the English name Benedict.
"Benoît is a common first name in French-speaking Canada and France."

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from French Benoît, itself from Latin Benedictus, "blessed."

Origin: Latin

Ben Benedetto Benedict Benito

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Benoit” mean?

The word “Benoit” means a French male given name and surname, equivalent to the English name Benedict.

How do you pronounce “Benoit”?

“Benoit” is pronounced behn-WAH (/bɛnˈwɑː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Benoit” in a sentence?

Here is “Benoit” used in a sentence: “Benoît is a common first name in French-speaking Canada and France.”

What part of speech is “Benoit”?

“Benoit” is a name.

Where does the word “Benoit” come from?

The word “Benoit” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from French Benoît, itself from Latin Benedictus, "blessed.".

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