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 that is somewhat common in some African countries but otherwise of mainly historical use.
2. A surname.

Derived terms

• Bonifacian
• St Boniface Down

Translations

male given name — see Bonifatius

References

• “Boniface”, in Merriam-Webster.com 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

Polish

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɔ.ɲiˈfa.t͡sɛ/
• Rhymes: -at͡sɛ
• Syllabification: Bo‧ni‧fa‧ce

Proper noun

Boniface m pers

1. (deprecative) nominative plural of Bonifacy