Bernarda
ber-NAR-dah
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
360
Peak Year
#17 in 1927
First Recorded
1908
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The feminine form of Bernard, a Germanic name meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear.'
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Bernarda Alba
Character in Federico García Lorca's play.
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