Bernat
ber-NAT
Boy · German
Meaning: Brave bear, of the hardy bear
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Berel
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bear, of the bear, of the strong
- Pronunciation
- BEH-rel
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in Israel (2023)
Yiddish diminutive of Ber, from German 'bär' meaning bear.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageStrong and bold
Languages in use: Yiddish, German
Commonly used in: Israel, United States, Eastern Europe
Alternate spellings
BerelYiddish
Same spelling.
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Behind the Name, Yiddish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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