Berna

German

"brave as a bear"

Berna Origin and Meaning

The name Berna is a girl's name.

Berna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'young, youthful,' while it also exists as a shortened form of Bernarda or Bernadette in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions. These longer forms derive from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.' Berna has a simple, accessible two-syllable structure that travels well across language boundaries. The name carries warmth and strength in its brevity, and its connection to the concept of youth gives it a vibrant energy. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, Berna enjoys modest usage in parts of Europe, Turkey, and Latin America, making it recognizable internationally while remaining distinctive.