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Beatrice

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A female given name derived from Latin, meaning roughly "she who brings happiness."
"Beatrice guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy."

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In plain EnglishA classic girl's name with roots in Latin, famous from Dante's poetry.

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_____ guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy.

Etymology

From Latin Beatrix, related to beatus ("blessed, happy").

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