Boy name
Bernhard name meaning
“strong or brave as a bear”
Bernhard is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning strong or brave as a bear. It combines bern, meaning bear, with hard, meaning strong or brave. The form Bernhard is retained in German and several other European languages, preserving the elements that supply the name's meaning.
What does Bernhard mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Bernhard
From Germanic Bernhard, combining bern, 'bear', with hard, 'strong' or 'brave'. This form is retained in German and several other European languages.
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 Bernhard
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bernhard, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Pilipus: lover of horses
- Jos: may God add
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Bernhard Aleksander Kristian
Meaning of each word
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Kristian: follower of Christ
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Bernhard Jason
Meaning of each word
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Korneles: associated with a horn
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Bernhard Evan
Meaning of each word
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Evan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Bernhard: strong or brave as a bear
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
- Mikha: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Bernhard
| Syllables | 2 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦂꦤ꧀ꦲꦂꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮁᮔ᮪ᮠᮁᮓ᮪ |
Is Bernhard a boy’s name?
Yes, Bernhard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bernhard ranks #2,419 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Bernhard
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Bernhard
- Bernhard Eduard Rondonuwu · b. 1970
- Bernhard Siregar
FAQ about the name Bernhard
What is the meaning of Bernhard?
Bernhard means strong or brave as a bear. From Germanic Bernhard, combining bern, 'bear', with hard, 'strong' or 'brave'. This form is retained in German and several other European languages.
Is Bernhard a boy’s name?
Yes, Bernhard is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bernhard?
Bernhard is of European origin.
How many syllables does Bernhard have?
Bernhard has 2 syllables (Ber-nhard) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Bernhard?
Bernhard ranks #2,419 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Bernhard?
Some ideas: Bernhard Pilipus Jos; Bernhard Aleksander Kristian; Bernhard Jason.
Famous people named Bernhard?
Notable people named Bernhard include Bernhard Eduard Rondonuwu, Bernhard Siregar.
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