Bear

Gender Masculine
Usage English (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɛɹ/(American English) /ˈbɛə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the English word for the animal, derived from Old English bera, probably derived from a root meaning "brown".

Related Names

Rootbera
Other Languages & CulturesBjørn(Danish) Björn(Icelandic) Bjørn(Norwegian) Bjarni, Bjǫrn(Old Norse) Björn(Swedish) Ber(Yiddish)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024