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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Water breaking over rocks
- Origin
- Australian Aboriginal (place name)
- Pronunciation
- BON-dye
Bondi comes from an Australian Aboriginal place name, and its meaning is water breaking over rocks — a vivid, concrete image for parents drawn to nature-rooted names. It's a name with a clear sense of place rather than an abstract virtue word. If you're researching Bondi for a baby name list, that coastal, elemental meaning is the one grounded fact to go on.
Meaning & Origin of Bondi
Meaning: Water breaking over rocks.
Origin: Australian Aboriginal (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bondi
BON-dyeIPA /ˈbɒndaɪ/
Popularity of Bondi
Bondi does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Bondi mean?
Water breaking over rocks. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bondi?
Bondi is pronounced BON-dye (IPA: /ˈbɒndaɪ/).
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