Bernhard

Bernhard is a given name of Germanic origin. The name is a combination of the Old High German elements "ber(n)" meaning bear and "hard" meaning strong, brave, hardy. The name is well known in many different forms in countries where Germanic languages are spoken. It is also a common surname.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Bernhard is derived from the Old High German elements "ber(n)" meaning bear and "hard" meaning strong, brave, hardy. The name is a combination of these two elements and can be translated as "strong as a bear" or "brave as a bear".

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are many variations of the name Bernhard in different languages. Some of these include Bernard in English and French, Bernardo in Italian and Spanish, and Bernhard in Dutch and Scandinavian languages.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

There are many notable people with the name Bernhard. Some of these include:

Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604–1639), Duke of Saxe-Weimar
Bernhard Riemann (1826–1866), German mathematician
Bernhard Schlink (born 1944), German lawyer and writer
Bernhard Langer (born 1957), German professional golfer

See also[edit | edit source]

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