Berna
BER-nah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,466
Peak Year
#48 in 1929
First Recorded
1895
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Berna is a name of Germanic origin, often considered a short form of names like Bernice or Bernadette. It means "bear" or "strong as a bear."
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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