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Name
Boni
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The unisex name Boni is a Spanish short form of the names Bonifacio and Bonifacia, both of which have their origins in the Latin Bonifatius. The name can be translated as 'the one who does good', 'the benefactor', or originally 'the one who promises good fortune'.

What does the name Boni mean?

The unisex name Boni traces back to the Spanish short forms Bonifacio and Bonifacia, which in turn are derived from the Latin Bonifatius. The meaning of the name is 'the one who does good', 'the benefactor', or originally 'the one who promises good fortune'. The roots of the name lie in Latin, derived from the terms bŏnus for 'good', 'honorable', 'virtuous', 'brave', 'bold', 'courageous' and fātum for 'oracle', 'prophecy', 'prediction', 'fate' or farı for 'to announce', 'to promise'.

Where does the name Boni come from?

The name Boni has Latin roots and means 'the one who does good'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Boni?

Boni is pronounced like 'Boni', with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Boni?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Boni is a rather rare name. So far, it has not made a significant impact on German name charts. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2023, reaching 515th place in the name charts of Northern Ireland. In the last ten years, Boni has been given less than 10 times there, placing it 1,844th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1997 and 2024, the name ranks 2,956th in Northern Ireland.

Nicknames & pet names

Bo-Bo / Bonnchen / Bonney / Bonny / Boo / Ni-Ni

Similar first names

Bonian

Famous people

  • Boni Petcoff (soccer player from America)

Frequently asked questions about the name Boni

What is the origin of the name Boni?

The name Boni has its roots in Latin and is a short form of the Spanish names Bonifacio and Bonifacia.

What does the first name Boni mean?

Boni means 'the one who does good' and is derived from the Latin terms bŏnus (good, honorable) and fātum (fate).

How popular is the name Boni?

The popularity of the name Boni varies by region, but it is overall a rare yet unique first name.

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