Benedek

Benedek is the Hungarian form of Benedict, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning blessed, from the verb bene dicere, to speak well of or to bless. The name gained widespread use across medieval Europe largely through the influence of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century Italian monk who founded Western monasticism and the Benedictine order. Benedek has been a common masculine name in Hungary for centuries, borne by several notable Hungarian figures. Related forms include Benedict in English, Benedikt in German and Scandinavian, Benedetto in Italian, and Benito in Spanish.