Bono (disambiguation) facts for kids

Bono (born Paul David Hewson in 1960) is a famous Irish musician and activist. He is best known as the lead singer for the rock band U2.

The name Bono can mean different things. It might refer to:

• Bono people, an ethnic group from Ghana and Ivory Coast in Africa.
• Bono dialect, the language spoken by the Bono people.
• Bono state, an old kingdom that existed in Ghana from the 11th to the 18th centuries.

People Named Bono

The name Bono is also a surname or a nickname for many people.

As a Family Name

• Chaz Bono (born 1969) is an American activist, writer, actor, and musician. He is the son of famous entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher.
• Edward de Bono (1933–2021) was a doctor and writer from Malta and Britain. He was known for his ideas on thinking, especially "lateral thinking."
• Emilio De Bono (1866–1944) was an Italian general.
• José Bono (born 1950) is a Spanish politician. He used to be a minister and president of a region in Spain.
• Mary Bono Mack (born 1961) is an American politician. She was married to Sonny Bono.
• Sonny Bono (1935–1998) was an American record producer, singer, actor, and politician. He was part of the famous music duo Sonny & Cher.
• Steve Bono (born 1962) was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).

As a Nickname

• Peter Bonnington (born 1985) is a Formula One racing engineer.
• Yassine Bounou (born 1991) is a Moroccan football (soccer) player.

Places Called Bono

Many places around the world are named Bono.

In the United States

• Bono, Arkansas, a town in the United States.
• Bono, Ohio, a small place in Ohio, United States.
• Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana, a community in Indiana, United States.
• Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, a township in Indiana, United States.
• Bono, Vermillion County, Indiana, another community in Indiana, United States.
• Bono, Texas, a small town in Texas, United States.

Other Countries

• Bono region, a region in Ghana, Africa.
• Bono East region, another region in Ghana.
• Bono Manso, an old trading town in Ghana.
• Bono, Italy, a town on the island of Sardinia, Italy.
• Bono, Morbihan, a commune (a type of town) in France.
• Bono, Indonesia, a village in Central Java, Indonesia.
• Bono, Norway, a small village in Norway.

Other Meanings of Bono

• Bono Act is another name for the Copyright Term Extension Act in the United States. This law helps protect creative works like songs and books for longer. It was named after Sonny Bono.
• Bonobono is a popular Japanese manga (comic book) series.
• Pro bono is a Latin phrase often used in law. It means "for the public good." When someone works pro bono, they offer their services for free to help people who cannot afford them.

See also

In Spanish: Bono para niños