Bernice: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“bringer of victory”

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برنیس

Βερενίκη

Bernice (برنیس, Greek Βερενίκη) is a Christian girl’s name that means “bringer of victory”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Bernice.

Bernice at a glance

Meaning: bringer of victory
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: bur-nees
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: B · ب

Meaning of Bernice

In English: bringer of victory
اردو میں معنی: فتح لانے والی

Origin and history of Bernice

From Greek pherein, to bring, and nikē, victory, meaning 'bringer of victory'.

Base wordGreek pherein, to bring, and nikē, victory

How to say and write Bernice

Say it: bur-nees2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Bernice
Urdu: برنیس
Original script: Βερενίκη
Other spellings: Berenice
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Bernice

What does the name Bernice mean?

Bernice means “bringer of victory”. In Urdu: فتح لانے والی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Bernice a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Bernice is a girl’s name.

Is Bernice a Christian name?

Yes. Bernice is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek pherein, to bring, and nikē, victory, meaning 'bringer of victory'.

How do you pronounce Bernice?

Say it “bur-nees”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Bernice in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Bernice is written برنیس. In its original script: Βερενίκη.

What are other spellings of Bernice?

Bernice is also spelled Berenice.

Is the meaning of Bernice verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.