Bona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Bona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Bona is considered a female short form of Bonaventura and Bonus in Latin. It can also be interpreted as an abbreviation of the names Bonnie and Bonny.
What does the name Bona mean?
Bona is a Latin abbreviation for the female names Bonaventura and Bonus. Additionally, it can also be seen as a short form for Bonnie and Bonny. The literal translation into English is 'the Good' or 'the Kind', sometimes also 'the Beautiful' or 'the Pretty'. The origin of the name lies in Latin and derives from the terms bŏnus and vĕnustus, which mean 'good', 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'cute', 'attractive', and 'full of charm'. The name became known through Saint Bonus, a Christian priest and martyr from the 3rd century, as recorded in the Roman martyrology on August 1. Other related variants include Bonosus, Bono, Bonino, Bonoso, and Ottobuono. Saint Bonosa is also mentioned as a martyr who lived alongside Saints Eutropius, Zosima, and Porto under the Roman Emperor Aurelian.
Where does the name Bona come from?
Bona is a female first name of Latin origin that carries the meaning 'the Good' or 'the Kind'.
How do you pronounce Bona?
The pronunciation of Bona is two syllables and open. It is pronounced as 'Bo-na' [ˈboːna], with the long 'o' having a calm, full sound. The open ending on 'a' gives the name warmth and softness. Thus, Bona appears friendly, clear, and harmonious, with a gentle presence.
When is the name day of Bona?
The name day of Bona is celebrated on February 17 and July 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Bona is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 when it reached 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Bona has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Boni / Bonita / Bonka
Famous people
- Bona (Jiyeon Kim) (singer, member of Cosmo Girls)
- Bona (Jutta) of Luxembourg (Princess of Bohemia, 1315-1349)
- Bona Mangangu (painter)
- Bona Septano (Indonesian badminton player)
- Bona Sforza (Queen of Poland, 1494-1557)
- Bona of Pisa (Catholic Augustinian Tertiary and mystic)
Frequently asked questions about the name Bona
What is the origin of the name Bona?
Bona is a female first name of Latin origin, derived from the words bŏnus and vĕnustus, meaning 'good' and 'beautiful'.
What does the name Bona mean?
The name Bona means 'the Good' or 'the Kind'. It is also associated with terms like 'beautiful' and 'attractive'.
How popular is the name Bona?
The name Bona is not very common, but it could gain popularity due to its charming meaning and connection to historical figures.