Beat (name)

Beat (pronounced "Bey-ah-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:

Beat
PronunciationBEH-awe-t
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningBlessed
Region of originSwitzerland

See also

References

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