Bonifaz
Latin
"fortunate, of good fate"
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Updated Fri Mar 14 2025
Bonifaz Origin and Meaning
The name Bonifaz is a boy's name of German origin.
Bonifaz is a masculine name of Latin origin, deriving from 'Bonifatius' meaning 'good fate' or 'good fortune.' This name has historical significance through several popes and saints named Boniface, particularly St. Boniface (born Winfrid), an 8th-century missionary known as the Apostle of Germany. Bonifaz is primarily used in German-speaking regions and Spanish-speaking countries as a variant of Bonifacio. While never extremely common, the name carries dignified historical and religious associations. It offers unique nickname possibilities like 'Boni.' Though traditional in character, Bonifaz remains distinctive in most contemporary settings, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth and positive meaning.