Bonifaz

The first name Bonifaz is a male name that carries the meaning 'the one who promises good fortune' or 'the one who does good'. It represents a variant of the medieval name Bonifatius and has its roots in Latin.

What does the name Bonifaz mean?

Bonifaz is a male first name that can be translated as 'the one who promises good fortune' or 'the one who does good'. This designation is a variation of the medieval name Bonifatius and is derived from the Latin words bonus, meaning 'good', and facere or fatum, meaning 'to proclaim', 'to promise', or 'fate'. The original name Bonifatius was later changed to Bonifacius and reinterpreted, leading to the meanings 'the one who does good' or 'the benefactor'. In the Middle Ages, Bonifatius was a common name for various popes. Known variants include Bonifacius and Bonifacio.

Where does the name Bonifaz come from?

The male first name Bonifaz has Latin roots and means 'the one who promises good fortune' or 'the one who does good'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Bonifaz?

The pronunciation of Bonifaz is three syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Bo-ni-faz' [ˈboːnifaːts], with the hard -z forming a distinct ending. The long A sound in the last syllable gives the name a certain breadth, which lends Bonifaz a traditional, sonorous, and present character.

When is the name day of Bonifaz?

The name day of Bonifaz is celebrated on May 14 and June 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Bonifaz is considered a rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, it reached its best ranking in 2022, where it placed 1,811th in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Bonifaz has been given less than ten times there, bringing it to 4,431st place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 6,220th in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Boni / Fazi

Famous people

• Bonifaz Kaspar von Urban (Archbishop of Bamberg)
• Bonifaz Räss (Catholic theologian)
• Bonifaz Rauch (Benedictine monk)
• Bonifaz von Ragusa (Franciscan monk)