Bernardina

Meaning of Bernardina

Originating from Italian, the name Bernardina is a beautiful and feminine choice for a baby girl. It is pronounced as ber-nahr-DEE-nah (/bɛrˌnɑrˈdiːnə/) in Italian. The name is a variation of Bernardine and shares the same meaning, which is "bold as a bear." While not very common in recent years, Bernardina has had sporadic popularity over the past century in the United States. It reached its peak in the early 1900s when it ranked as high as 5th most popular name for baby girls. Today, Bernardina is an uncommon choice that exudes strength and elegance.

Pronunciation

Italian

  • Pronunced as ber-nahr-DEE-nah (/bɛrˌnɑrˈdiːnə/)

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Notable People Named Bernardina

Bernardina Adriana Schramm (1900–1987) was a renowned New Zealand pianist and music teacher, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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