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Bernard at a glance
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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 8
- Indian numerology
- 3
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- 7
- Popular
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What does Bernard mean?
Bernard is a baby name with Filipino, Anglo, English, German, Hindu, Indian context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Bear-Brave; bold as a bear; Brave as a bear; brave bear; Strong as a bear See also Bjorn.
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Girl
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