Bernice
Bernice is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Bringing victory”.
| Meaning | Bringing victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Βερενίκη |
| Pronunciation | bur-NEES |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Bernice
Bernice comes from the Greek Berenike, a Macedonian form of Pherenike, from pherein, 'to bring', and nike, 'victory'. It was used by queens of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, and the constellation Coma Berenices is named after one of them. In the New Testament, Bernice was the sister of King Herod Agrippa II and appears with him at Paul's hearing in Acts 25.
Is Bernice a Christian name?
Bernice appears in the New Testament, but as a royal figure rather than a saint. Its use as a Christian name was revived by Protestants in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
How popular is Bernice?
Popular in the early twentieth century; now rare.
Gifts with the name Bernice
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bernice mean?
Bernice means 'Bringing victory'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Bernice a Christian name?
Bernice appears in the New Testament, but as a royal figure rather than a saint. Its use as a Christian name was revived by Protestants in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
How do you pronounce Bernice?
Bernice is pronounced bur-NEES.
Is Bernice a boy or girl name?
Bernice is usually a girl name.