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Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbeːr/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Short form of names that contain the Germanic element bern meaning "bear", such as Berend and its rare variant Beerend.

In modern Dutch, beer is also the word for "bear" (same etymological source). Recent bearers of the name (i.e. those born after 2000) are more likely to derive their name directly from the word, as a lot of modern parents are fond of so-called 'nature names'.
Added 10/8/2024 by Lucille