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Bernice is a shortened version of "Berenice," a name found in multiple cultures and eras.
Origin
Berenice, and by extension, Bernice, are derived from the ancient Greek name Pherenike. It was also commonly found in Egypt during the rule of the Ptolemy family. It appears in the New Testament and came into use in England after the Protestant Reformation.
Meaning
The name retains its ancient Greek meaning of "bringing victory."
Pronunciation
In English, the name is pronounced bər-NEES. In Italian, the final "c" is pronounced "ch," to create bər-NEE-che.
Alternatives
Alternatives of the name Bernice include Berenice, Berniece, and the ancient Greek versions Berenike and Bernike.
Famous Ties
Famous people include Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is also Bernice Liu, a Canadian actress, and Bernice Rubens, a Booker Prize-winning Welsh novelist.
Source:
Bernice: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Name Bernice
Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Bernice
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