Bonifacio

The first name Bonifacio (Bonifácio) is considered the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish variant of Bonifatius. Translated into German, the name means "the good doer" or originally "the one promising good fortune."

What does the name Bonifacio mean?

Bonifacio (Bonifácio) is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the name Bonifatius. In German, it means "the good doer" or originally "the one promising good fortune." The origins of the name lie in Latin and come from the components bŏnus, which means "good," "honorable," "virtuous," "brave," "bold," "courageous," or "manly," and fātum, which stands for "oracle," "prophecy," "prediction," or "fate." The meaning of farı, which means "to proclaim" or "to promise," is also relevant. Additionally, the name refers to a community in Corsica.

Where does the name Bonifacio come from?

Bonifacio is a male first name with Latin roots and the meaning "the good doer." It is composed of the Latin elements bŏnus, meaning "good," "honorable," "virtuous," "brave," "bold," "courageous," or "manly," and fātum, which means "oracle," "prophecy," "prediction," or "fate." The meaning of farı, which means "to proclaim" or "to promise," also plays a role. The name is used in various languages such as Galician, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Bonifacio?

The pronunciation of Bonifacio is melodic and consists of four syllables. It is primarily pronounced as "Bo-ni-fa-cio" [boniˈfatʃo], with the gentle consonant connection in the middle enlivening the sound. The open "o" at the end gives the name a rounded, warm finish. This makes Bonifacio appear elegant and expressive – flowing in rhythm, with a southern sound and clear presence.

When is the name day of Bonifacio?

The name days for Bonifacio are February 19, May 14, June 5, and October 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Bonifacio is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 2000, ranking 956th in the Italian first name charts. In the last ten years, Bonifacio has been used as a first name in Italy about 10 times, placing it 1,998th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 1,884th in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Boni / Facio

Famous people

• Bonifacio Avila (Boxer from Colombia)
• Bonifacio Bembo (Italian painter)
• Bonifacio Ferrero (Cardinal from Italy)
• Giovanni Bonifacio Bagatta (Theologian from Italy)
• Marcos Bonifacio Da Rocha (Brazilian football player)
• Nicola Bonifacio Logroscino (Composer from Italy)
• Paulo Benedito Bonifacio Maximiano (Football player from Brazil)
• Pedro Bonifacio Palacios (Argentinian writer)