Bernadette
/bernuhdeht/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Bernadette is a English name meaning "Bear brave; brav...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The name is of Germanic origin. It's a diminutive of Bernard, composed of the elements "bern" (bear) and "hard" (brave, strong, hardy).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic bernuhdeht
IPA bɝnədɛt
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bernuhdeht. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bernadette
- · Saint Bernadette Soubirous - Religious Figure
- · Bernadette Peters - Actress
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