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Bernard Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "bernard" is "brave bear", and is used often for "boys".

Name
bernard
Meaning
brave bear
Pronunciation
ber-nard
Used for
boys
Syllables
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Bernard Name Details

The name Bernard is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German words 'bera' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave or strong'. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who possessed the characteristics of a bear, such as strength, courage, and fierceness. The name Bernard became popular in medieval times and has since been used widely in various European languages.

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