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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Boniface
Latin
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Usage of the Name Boniface
English, French
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Meaning of the Name Boniface
The name Boniface comes from the Late Latin name Bonifatius, which is derived from the Latin words "bonum" - "good" and "fatum" - "fate".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Saint Boniface (672 - 754), a missionary who propagated Christianity in the Frankish Empire during the 8th century;
Boniface of Savoy (c. 1217 – 1270), an English saint and archbishop of Canterbury.
This name was also borne by nine popes.
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Names Related to Boniface
List of names related to Boniface.
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