Bonaventure - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bonaventure \b(o)-naventu-re, bon(a)-ven-ture\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "good fortune". The Italian Saint Bonaventure was a 13th-century cardinal who, in spite of his great learning, was modest and practical. He was known as "the Seraphic Teacher".

Bonaventure has 2 variant forms: Bonaventura and Bueaventura.

A baby name that sounds like Bonaventure is Benvenuto.

Bonaventure is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bonaventure. Click here to compare Bonaventure with related baby names.