Bonaventure - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bonaventure \b(o)-naventu-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#74794 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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