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Name Origin

Bernardo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'hardy'. It signifies strength, courage, and resilience.

germanicbearstrongcourageousresilient

Famous People

Bernardo Bertolucci (1941-2018)

Film director, screenwriter

Academy Award for Best Director (The Last Emperor)
BAFTA Award for Best Direction (The Last Emperor)

Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842)

Chilean independence leader

Supreme Director of Chile (1818-1823)
Key figure in Chilean independence movement

Bernardo Provenzano (1933-2016)

Mafia boss

Leader of the Sicilian Mafia (Cosa Nostra)

Sibling Names

Sofia

Both Bernardo and Sofia have Italian origins and share a classic, elegant style.

Marco

Marco is another popular Italian name that has a similar strong yet sophisticated feel to Bernardo.

Isabella

Isabella and Bernardo complement each other with their timeless appeal and shared European roots.