Boni

Boni is a term that appears in various languages and contexts, serving as a surname, a given name, a geographic toponym, and an ethnonym in some sources. Because it occurs in different cultures, its meaning and origin are not uniform.

As a surname, Boni is found in Italy and in communities around the world where Italian surnames have spread. It is sometimes used as a given name, especially when shortened from longer forms such as Bonifacio or Boniface, but it is also used independently in some cultures.

Geographically, Boni is the name of several places in different countries. Local histories and linguistic traditions shape each toponym, and there is no single, universal meaning attached to the name.

In anthropology and linguistics, Boni appears in reference to certain indigenous groups and their languages in specific regions; in such uses, it is usually accompanied by regional identifiers to avoid confusion.

See also mentions of related terms such as Bonnie and Bonny, as well as other names that sound similar. For precise meaning, context from the surrounding text is essential.