Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a surname and given name of Latin origin. It derives from the given name Bonifatius, and is used in Italian, Spanish, and other languages. The name appears in various contexts, often in reference to people or places named in honor of individuals bearing the name.

The most prominent figure associated with the name is Andrés Bonifacio (1863–1897), a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary leader who founded the Katipunan, a secret society that sought independence from Spain. Bonifacio played a key role in the early phases of the Philippine Revolution and was executed in 1897 after a factional dispute with Emilio Aguinaldo’s government.

Bonifacio also designates places. Bonifacio, Corsica, is a commune at the southern tip of the French island, facing the Strait of Bonifacio. It is known for its cliffside medieval town and coastal fortifications that overlook the sea and the nearby island of Sardinia. In the Philippines, Fort Bonifacio was the name of a former military installation in Taguig City; it has since evolved into the Bonifacio Global City, a major mixed-use business district with offices, residences, and parks.

The name Bonifacio is used in various other contexts as well, reflecting its Latin roots and cultural associations with notable historical figures and places. Overall, it functions as both a personal name and a geographic designation in different regions.