Bernarda (en. Bernarda)
/berˈnarda/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of Germanic origin that means 'strong as a bear'.
Bernarda is a name that has ancient roots.
Bernarda es un nombre que tiene raíces antiguas.
It is used as a person's name in several Spanish-speaking countries.
In her family, there are several Bernardas.
En su familia, hay varias Bernardas.
Reference to literary or historical figures with this name.
Bernarda Alba is a famous protagonist of a novel by Lorca.
Bernarda Alba es una famosa protagonista de una novela de Lorca.
Etymology
The name comes from the Germanic 'Bernhard', which means 'strong as a bear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Bernarda Alba
Character from the play 'The House of Bernarda Alba' by Federico García Lorca.
Bernarda Alba
Here comes Bernarda
Expression that can refer to the arrival of someone with a strong personality.
Viene Bernarda
Related Words
Bernardo
Related masculine name, of the same origin.
Bernardo
Bernardina
Feminine version and diminutive of Bernard.
Bernardina
Slang Meanings
A woman of strong and dominant character.
That boss is a real bernarda.
Esa jefa es una verdadera bernarda.
Reference to a group of united and empowered women.
That group are some bernardas, always supporting each other.
Ese grupo son unas bernardas, siempre apoyándose.