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Bonaventure
Pronounced bon-uh-VEN-chur /ˌbɒn.əˈvɛn.tʃər/Medium
Meaning: From the Latin Bonaventura, 'good fortune; good luck' (bona, 'good,' + ventura, 'fortune; what is to come'). Borne by the medieval theologian St Bonaventure, noted respectfully. A saintly name.Low
History & Origin
Bonaventure comes from the Latin Bonaventura, 'good fortune' (bona, 'good,' + ventura, 'what is to come'), and honors St Bonaventure, the medieval theologian, which we note respectfully. Grand and rare in the U.S. (said 'bon-uh-VEN-chur').
In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, saintly, and grand.
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What does the name Bonaventure mean?
Bonaventure is Latin for 'good fortune; good luck'; it honors St Bonaventure, the medieval theologian.
How do you pronounce Bonaventure?
It's said bon-uh-VEN-chur /ˌbɒn.əˈvɛn.tʃər/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Bonaventure a boy or girl name?
Bonaventure is a boy's name.
How popular is Bonaventure?
Bonaventure is very rare in the U.S.