Feminine of Capitolinus (from the Capitol)
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Bonaventura
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bonaventura.
Primary meaning
Good fortune; good luck
Pronunciation: boh-nah-ven-TOO-rah
Profile summary
From Latin 'bonus' (good) and 'ventura' (fortune/luck). Name of Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274), Italian Franciscan theologian and Doctor of the Church. Common in Italy. The current meaning shown for this name is Good fortune; good luck. The catalog pronunciation is listed as boh-nah-ven-TOO-rah. It is listed alongside the related form Bonaventure. Bonaventura appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bonaventura is currently cataloged under Italian (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Good fortune; good luck.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bonaventura is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Bonaventure. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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