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DEBONO

This surname was first recorded in 1417 on the Militia Roster as Dibonu.


Italian in origin, buono, or bono means "good, good-natured, pious, virtuous". In Latin, bonus represents "good, kind, brave, loyal, lucky." There is a chance this surname was created by directly translating the Arabic Tajjib.


Three stars mean the family's belonging to the Catholic faith while the tree means power. The 'wildman', popular in German heraldry, denotes a long lineage, heritage and love for one's country.

An image linked to a dedicated page about the Maltese surname Debono. Also known as De Bono.
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