Bernardus name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic and Old High German
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Meaning: Brave as a Bear
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What does Bernardus mean?

Germanic name Bernardus bestowed upon boys is chiefly used in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian. Bernardus is variant of popular, long standing and pious Bernard. Bernard is Dutch, French and English cognate of Bernhard.

Also Bernard is equivalent of Bernhard in French language. Germanic and Old High German name Bernard, meaning of Bernard is "Strong and Bear-brave". Bernardus is Latin equivalent of Bernhard.

Variants of Bernardus

Bernodus, Bernard, Bernhard, Barnard, Benno, Berinhart, Berhard, Ben, Benito, Berinhard

How popular is the name Bernardus?

Bernardus is a common baby name in Indonesia and South Africa while it is somewhat familiar in Belgium and Netherlands. As per our findings, over 6000 babies have been bestowed Bernardus around the globe.

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Bernardus in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands27846539535462
Sweden20425462
Norway20115462
Denmark13050

Here's what numbers has to say about Bernardus

You are a selfish but understanding friend and lover. When it comes to life goals, you don't bother much. Small talks and gossip are things you can't stand in life. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. You possess great communication skills. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura. Your inner vitality inspires people to do great things. Skin touch makes you nervous because you feel it so deeply that it makes you tremble.

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Famous people named Bernardus

  • Bernardus Silvestris, medieval Platonist philosopher and poet of the 12th century
  • Bernardus Papiensis, Italian canonist and bishop of the Christian Church
  • Bernardus Croon, Dutch rower
  • Bernardus Johannes Alfrink, Dutch Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

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