Boniface

See also: boniface

English

Etymology

From Latin Bonifatius

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈbɑn.ə.fɪs/, /-fəs/, /-ˌfeɪs/
(UK) /ˈbɒn.əˌfeɪs/

Proper noun

Boniface

A male given name from Latin of mainly historical use.
A surname.

Derived terms

St Boniface Down

Translations

male given name — see Bonifatius

References

“Boniface”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
“Boniface”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

French

Etymology

Semi-learned borrowing from Latin Bonifatius.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /bɔ.ni.fas/
Audio (file)

Proper noun

Boniface m

a male given name of mainly historical usage

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