Bonaventura
English translation/equivalent: Bonaventure
Origin: Common medieval vernacular given name, composed of the elements b(u)ona "good" and ventura "luck, fortune." It was borne by a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, who was so called by the saint in exchange for his baptismal name Giovanni.
Name Day/Onomastico: July 15—in memory of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, Doctor of the Church (died 1274).
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