English Explanatory Dictionary

Bernard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
noun
  1. Shortened form of Saint Bernard (the dog).

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːnəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Bernard.wav /bəɹˈnɑɹd/

Word forms

Bernard Barnard bernards

Etymology

From Middle English Bernard, from Old French Bernard, Bernart, from Medieval Latin Bernardus, probably from Frankish *Bernhard (compare Old High German Bernhart, Old English Beornheard), from Proto-Germanic *Bernuharduz, equivalent to bear + -ard. Popularized by medieval European saints.

Related words

Bernadette Bernard-Soulier syndrome Bernie
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