Meaning in the sources
Not establishedMeaning: “bear + brave, hardy” + “God has been gracious”
No etymology text in the cited sources.
Sources for this account (3)
- Wikidata Q67441785CC0-1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15
- NameStoria: Bernard (cited meaning “bear + brave, hardy”)see the cited name page · retrieved 2026-10-15
- NameStoria: John (cited meaning “God has been gracious”)see the cited name page · retrieved 2026-10-15

