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Bernard

A male given name from the Germanic languages.

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Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈbɜːnəd/, /bəɹˈnɑɹd/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Bernard, from Old French Bernard, Bernart, from Medieval Latin Bernardus, probably from Frankish *Bernhard (cognate with Old High German Bernhart, Old English Beornheard), from Proto-Germanic *Bernuharduz, equivalent to bear + -ard. Popularized by medieval European saints.

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What does the name Bernard mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages.

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