Beat (name)

Beat
Pronunciation BEH-awe-t
Gender Male
Origin
Meaning Blessed
Region of origin Switzerland
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Beat (pronounced "BEH-awe-t") is a German male given name, derived from the Latin name Beatus, which means "blessed".[1] The name is common in German-speaking Switzerland because of St Beatus of Lungern, considered a patron saint. The female variant is Beate. The name Beat may refer to:

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References

  1. Behind the Name. "Given Name Beat". Retrieved on 10 January 2016.
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