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Definition of beatrix
beatrix
/ˈbiːətrɪks/
Be · a · trix
Plural:Beatrixes
beatrix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A female given name of Latin origin meaning 'blessed' or 'she who brings happiness', borne by European royalty and notable literary figures.
Example
"They decided to name their daughter Beatrix in honor of the beloved children's author Beatrix Potter."
2
The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx), a medium-sized desert antelope native to the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by a distinct shoulder bump, long straight horns, and a tufted tail.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Late Latin Beatrix, an alteration of the earlier Viatrix ('female traveler'), influenced by the Latin adjective beatus ('blessed' or 'happy').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beatrix