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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

Bernice Sandler (1928-2019)

Educator, feminist activist

  • Coined the term 'sexual harassment'
  • Instrumental in passing Title IX legislation

Bernice Johnson Reagon (1943-)

Singer, songwriter, activist

  • Founder of the vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock
  • Recipient of a Grammy Award