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Name Origin

Bernice is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'bringer of victory' or 'strong and victorious.'

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Famous People

Bernice King (1963-)

Minister, activist

  • Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • CEO of The King Center
  • Advocate for social justice and nonviolence

Bernice Abbott (1898-1991)

Photographer

  • Pioneer of modernist photography
  • Known for her photographs of New York City architecture
  • Documented the city's changing landscape during the early 20th century

Bernice Pauahi Bishop (1831-1904)

Philanthropist, educator

  • Last descendant of Hawaiian royalty
  • Established the Kamehameha Schools, a network of schools for Native Hawaiians