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Bonifacy

[ˌbɔ̃ɲiˈfaʦ̑ɨ]

Bonifacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Bonifatius, cognate to English Boniface. The name possesses an ancient Christian character and a refined, traditional feel. In Central European folklore, the name is famously associated with the May Ice Saints.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Bonifacy
German:
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French:
Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A man of good fortune whose name signifies favor and happiness.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská podoba mena Bonifatius pochádza z neskorolatinského Bonifatius, utvoreného zo slov bonus („dobrý“) a fatum („osud“). Pôvodný význam je „človek dobrého osudu“; tradičný výklad zo slov bonus a facere („konať dobro“) je ľudovou etymológiou.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Bonifacy is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

BONIFACY

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

15 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 May
Polish Calendar
5 June
Polish Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˌbɔ̃ɲiˈfaʦ̑ɨ]

Poľská výslovnosť: [boňifacy], s prízvukom na predposlednej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Bonifacy
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Bonifacyho
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Bonifacymu
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Bonifacyho
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Bonifacy
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Bonifacym
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Bonifacym

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BoniBonioBonikFacykBonifacik
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Bonifacy
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Bonifacy! Boni!

Notable figures named Bonifacy

5

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Bonifacy z Cremony
died 1272Historical Figure

Italian saint

Bonifacy Dziadulewicz
1844 – 1901Historical Figure

(1844–1901)

Bonifacy Dymarczyk
PL
1951 – 2003Historical Figure

Polish actor (1951-2003)

Bonifacy Bałdyk
1879 – 1940Historical Figure

polityk, uczestnik powstań śląskich

Bonifacy Stiller
1823 – 1884Historical Figure

польський підприємець

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Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
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