Bernardo
Bernardo is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Latin origin, meaning “Brave as a bear”.
| Meaning | Brave as a bear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | behr-NAR-doo |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Italy |
Meaning and origin of Bernardo
Bernardo is the Portuguese, Spanish and Italian form of Bernard, from the Germanic elements bern 'bear' and hard 'brave, hardy'. The name spread through Europe with saints and nobles in the Middle Ages. In Portugal and Brazil it has become fashionable again in recent years. The footballer Bernardo Silva is a well-known Portuguese bearer.
Is Bernardo a Christian name?
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the twelfth-century Cistercian abbot and Doctor of the Church, is the best-known saint behind the name.
How popular is Bernardo?
Popular in Portugal and Brazil and well known across the Latin world.
Gifts with the name Bernardo
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Spellings and variants of Bernardo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bernardo mean?
Bernardo means 'Brave as a bear'. It is of Germanic, via Latin origin.
Is Bernardo a Christian name?
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the twelfth-century Cistercian abbot and Doctor of the Church, is the best-known saint behind the name.
How do you pronounce Bernardo?
Bernardo is pronounced behr-NAR-doo.
Is Bernardo a boy or girl name?
Bernardo is usually a boy name.