Bonifacio
/B-OW-N-IH-F-AA-K-IH-OW/
Good fate, of good destiny, from the Latin Bonifatius, a Filipino-Spanish masculine name. It is bound to the founder of the secret society whose call to arms launched the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule, honoured as a father of that revolution, so the name's promise of good fortune carries a patriot's fire.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bonifacio is a Christian boy name of Tagalog origin, meaning “Good fate, of good destiny, from the Latin Bonifatius, a Filipino-Spanish masculine name. It is bound to the founder of the secret society whose call to arms launched the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule, honoured as a father of that revolution, so the name's promise of good fortune carries a patriot's fire.”.
Bonifacio is a boy's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Good fate, of good destiny, from the Latin Bonifatius, a Filipino-Spanish masculine name. It is bound to the founder of the secret society whose call to arms launched the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule, honoured as a father of that revolution, so the name's promise of good fortune carries a patriot's fire." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian families, Bonifacio carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Bonifacio
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Bonifacio lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Bonifacio's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Bonifacio's saint & feast day →What does Bonifacio's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bonifacio resonates in either tradition.
Bonifacio's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bonifacio's full reading →
Does Bonifacio go with your family's names?
Bonifacio breaks into 9 sounds: /B-OW-N-IH-F-AA-K-IH-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bonifacio sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bonifacio beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bonifacio — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bonifacio
If Bonifacio resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Bonifacio
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Common questions about Bonifacio
What does the name Bonifacio mean?
Bonifacio means "Good fate, of good destiny, from the Latin Bonifatius, a Filipino-Spanish masculine name. It is bound to the founder of the secret society whose call to arms launched the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule, honoured as a father of that revolution, so the name's promise of good fortune carries a patriot's fire.." It is a boy name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Bonifacio a boy or girl name?
Bonifacio is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bonifacio?
Bonifacio is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Bonifacio a Christian name?
Yes. Bonifacio is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Bonifacio mean in Tagalog?
Bonifacio originates from Tagalog, where it means "Good fate, of good destiny, from the Latin Bonifatius, a Filipino-Spanish masculine name. It is bound to the founder of the secret society whose call to arms launched the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule, honoured as a father of that revolution, so the name's promise of good fortune carries a patriot's fire.."
What are common nicknames for Bonifacio?
Common short forms of Bonifacio include Boni, Andoy.
What is the numerology of Bonifacio?
Bonifacio has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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