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8/8/2020, 4:30 AM elbowin 117607
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1/6/2014, 6:04 AM Frollein Gladys 117607
9/15/2011, 10:43 AM anonymous 117607 initial state of 117607

Name Bernward
Gender Masculine
Usage Medieval German, German (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. BERN-vart(Medieval German, German)
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

This name derives from the Old High German name “Bernward”, composed of two elements bern "bear" plus wart "guard".

Saint Bernward (~960–1022) was the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim from 993 until his death in 1022.
Added 9/15/2011 by anonymous