Bonafide

Bonafide Meaning & Origin

About Bonafide
The surname Bonafide is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin phrase "bona fides," meaning "good faith" or "good reputation." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their honesty, trustworthiness, or genuine nature. The name Bonafide signifies a person of integrity and sincerity, reflecting their honorable character and reputation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bonafide is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bonafide: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bonafide based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bonafide is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNFT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0501030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 N AH0 F AY2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑnəˌfaɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B513

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bonafide in Braille

Here's how to represent Bonafide in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bonafide in braille

How to sign the name Bonafide using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bonafide using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bonafide in sign language

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