Berna
/BEHRNUH/Meaning & Origin
Berna is a Western name meaning "Berna is often considered a short form of names like Bernice or Bernadette, meaning 'victory bringer' or 'brave as a bear,' respectively. It can also be a place name, referencing Bern, the capital of Switzerland.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name's etymology depends on its origin. If a short form of Bernice or Bernadette, it's derived from Greek 'Pherenike' (victory bringer) or Germanic 'beran' (bear) + 'hard' (brave, strong). As a place name, it derives from the Old High German 'Bär' (bear).
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Say it as BEHRNUH. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Berna
- · Berna Moran - Turkish literary critic
- · Berna Laçin - Turkish actress
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