Germanic · Boy name
Bernhard
“brave as a bear”
About the name Bernhard
Bernhard is a name of Germanic origin, meaning ‘brave as a bear’. It has been used in various forms across Europe, including Bernard in French and English. The name has historical significance, associated with several saints and notable figures, including Bernhard of Clairvaux, a prominent theologian and reformer.
- Meaning
- brave as a bear
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BERN-hahrd(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Bernard
- Bernardo
- Bernhardt
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Middle names for Bernhard
- Bernhard William
- Bernhard Henry
- Bernhard Charles
- Bernhard David
- Bernhard Michael
Questions about Bernhard
- What does Bernhard mean?
- Bernhard is a Germanic name meaning "brave as a bear".
- How do you pronounce Bernhard?
- Bernhard is pronounced BERN-hahrd, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Bernhard?
- Variants of Bernhard include Bernard, Bernardo, Bernhardt.
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