Bernice as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bernice

What is the meaning of the name Bernice ?

The baby name Bernice is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced bur-nees.

Bernice is Greek in Origin.

Bernice is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "she who brings victory". It is derived from the Greek name Berenike, which was composed of the elements "beren" meaning "victory" and "nike" meaning "to bring". The name was popularized in the early Christian era by Saint Bernice, a Christian martyr who was beheaded in the 1st century AD. It was also borne by a queen of Egypt who was the wife of Ptolemy III.

The name Bernice has been used in English-speaking countries since the 16th century. It was most popular in the United States in the early 20th century, but has since declined in popularity. The name has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including Bernice Johnson Reagon, an American singer and civil rights activist, and Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

The pronunciation of Bernice is ber-NEES. The name is typically spelled with a "c" in English, but in other languages, such as French and Spanish, it is spelled with a "k". The name is predominantly used for girls, although it has occasionally been used for boys. The name is composed of two elements, "beren" and "nike", which both have positive connotations of victory and success.