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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Italian
Other Forms FormsBonura, Bonora, Bonori, Bonorino, Bonoro, Buonora, Boneri

Meaning & History

Derived from the medieval Italian given name Bonora or Buonora meaning "good hour" or "finally", often given to children whose birth was long-awaited or celebrated, or who were born early in the morning. Ultimately derived from Latin bonus "good" and hora "time, hour". Compare French Bonheur.
Added 11/15/2011 by anonymous
Edited 3/22/2025 by jocatchi and SeaHorse15