Gesegnete

Gesegnete is a German term derived from the verb segnen, meaning to bless. It can function as an adjective meaning “blessed” and, when nominalized and capitalized, as a noun referring to people who are blessed or to the group of the blessed. The singular forms include der Gesegnete (masculine) and die Gesegnete (feminine); the neuter nominalized form das Gesegnete may denote the concept or category of blessing. In plural usage, die Gesegneten refers to the blessed ones.

In religious contexts, Gesegnete commonly appears in prayers, hymns, and biblical translations to describe individuals favored by God. Phrases such as Gesegnete seien die Sanftmütigen illustrate its liturgical function. In secular usage, the term can be employed metaphorically to denote fortunate or favored people, sometimes in poetic or rhetorical contexts.

As a standalone proper name, Gesegnete is not a widely established designation in mainstream sources. It is more typically seen as part of descriptive phrases rather than as a fixed title or name. When used in titles or creative writing, it may convey a thematic sense of blessedness or moral stature without implying a specific historical person or group.

See also: segnen, Segen, gesegnet.