Bernard
Strong as a bear; brave as a bear.
Meaning and origin
Derived from the Old German elements bern "bear" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy".
How to pronounce Bernard
| English (US) | ber-NARD //bərˈnɑːrd// |
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