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Bernadette
bur-nuh-DEHT
Bernadette (name) means a feminine given name of French and Germanic origin, meaning "brave as a bear", associated with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes. Example: “Bernadette sang beautifully at the wedding.”
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A feminine given name of French and Germanic origin, meaning "brave as a bear", associated with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.
"Bernadette sang beautifully at the wedding."
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Etymology
A feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning "bear" and "brave".
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What does “Bernadette” mean?
The word “Bernadette” means a feminine given name of French and Germanic origin, meaning "brave as a bear", associated with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.
How do you pronounce “Bernadette”?
“Bernadette” is pronounced bur-nuh-DEHT (/ˌbɜɹ.nəˈdɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bernadette” in a sentence?
Here is “Bernadette” used in a sentence: “Bernadette sang beautifully at the wedding.”
What part of speech is “Bernadette”?
“Bernadette” is a name.
Where does the word “Bernadette” come from?
The word “Bernadette” comes from Germanic. A feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning "bear" and "brave".
Is “Bernadette” a common word?
“Bernadette” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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