Bonaventure \b(o)-naventu-re, bon(a)-ven-ture\ as a boy's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Bonaventure is "good fortune". The Italian Saint Bonaventure was a 13th-century cardinal who, in spite of his great learning, was modest and practical. He was known as "the Seraphic Teacher".

Bonaventure has 2 variant forms: Bonaventura and Bueaventura.

A baby name that sounds like Bonaventure is Benvenuto.