Bernard
/buhrnahrd/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Bernard is a English name meaning "Bear brave; brav...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Bernard originates from Old High German. It's derived from the elements "beran" (bear) and "hard" (brave, strong, hardy).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic buhrnahrd
IPA bəɹnɑɹd
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as buhrnahrd. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bernard
- · Bernard Shaw - Playwright
- · Bernard Montgomery - Military Commander
- · Bernard Herrmann - Composer
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