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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".

Origin: Germanic

Synonyms

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Rhymes for Bernadette

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Frequently asked questions

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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