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Bonita
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bonita.
Primary meaning
Pretty; beautiful (Spanish)
Pronunciation: boh-NEE-tah
Profile summary
From Spanish 'bonita' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful.' Used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century. Popular in the American Southwest. The current meaning shown for this name is Pretty; beautiful (Spanish). The catalog pronunciation is listed as boh-NEE-tah. It is listed alongside the related form Bonny. Bonita appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bonita is currently cataloged under Spanish (from latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Pretty; beautiful (Spanish).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish (from latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bonita is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Bonny. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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