Boniface

See also: boniface

English

Etymology

From Latin Bonifatius

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

Boniface

1. A male given name from Latin of mainly historical use.
2. 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/

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Proper noun

Boniface m

1. a male given name of mainly historical usage