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 throughout medieval Europe largely through Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century monk who founded Western monasticism and whose Rule shaped monastic life across the continent. Benedek has been a common given name in Hungary for centuries, borne by several notable figures in Hungarian history and literature. Related forms include Benedict in English, Benedikt in German and Scandinavian, Benoît in French, and Benedetto in Italian.