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beatrix

/ˈbiːətrɪks/
Be · a · trix

Plural:Beatrixes
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beatrix Lexical Profile

• 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.

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beatrix
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