"Bernice" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Biblical form of Berenice, from Ancient Greek Βερενίκη (Bereníkē). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|Βερενίκη}} Ancient Greek Βερενίκη (Bereníkē) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bernice
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Bernice-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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