Boy name
Bernardus name meaning
“strong or brave as a bear”
Bernardus is a masculine name meaning strong or brave as a bear. It is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Bernard, combining bern, meaning bear, and hard, meaning strong or brave. The name is also established through saints named Bernard.
What does Bernardus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bernardus
The Latinized form of Germanic Bernard, combining bern, 'bear', with hard, 'strong' or 'brave'. It is also established through saints named Bernard.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Bernardus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bernardus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Nathan: he has given
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Meaning of each word
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Andrie: manly, courageous
- Damara: heifer; gentle
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Bernardus Yanuarius
Meaning of each word
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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Meaning of each word
- Yordan: that which flows down
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Xavier: a new house
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Bernardus Andrei
Meaning of each word
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Meaning of each word
- Bernardus: strong or brave as a bear
- Melky: my king
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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How to pronounce Bernardus
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦂꦤꦂꦢꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮁᮔᮁᮓᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Bernardus a boy’s name?
Yes, Bernardus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bernardus ranks #1,127 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bernardus
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Bernardus
- Bernardus Bofitwos Baru · b. 1969
- Bernardus Djonoputro · b. 1963
- Bernardus Fernando Gomes · b. 1998
- Bernardus Prasodjo · b. 1945
- Bernardus Sugiarta Muljana · b. 1931
- Bernardus Barang Miten
- Bernardus Bera · b. 1968
- Bernardus Dwita Pradana · b. 1967
- Bernardus Horokubun · b. 1992
- Bernardus Okoka
- Bernardus Pekei · b. 1985
- Bernardus Seda · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Bernardus
What is the meaning of Bernardus?
Bernardus means strong or brave as a bear. The Latinized form of Germanic Bernard, combining bern, 'bear', with hard, 'strong' or 'brave'. It is also established through saints named Bernard.
Is Bernardus a boy’s name?
Yes, Bernardus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bernardus?
Bernardus is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Bernardus have?
Bernardus has 3 syllables (Ber-nar-dus) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Bernardus?
Bernardus ranks #1,127 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bernardus?
Some ideas: Bernardus Nathan Andrean; Bernardus Andrie Damara; Bernardus Yanuarius.
Famous people named Bernardus?
Notable people named Bernardus include Bernardus Bofitwos Baru, Bernardus Djonoputro, Bernardus Fernando Gomes.
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