"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Christian Name · French/Germanic Origin
Bernadette Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Bernadette
girl
Bernadette means "brave as a bear" or "bold," the French feminine of Bernard. The name is not in the King James Bible, but its courage is commanded there: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee" (Joshua 1:9).
Is Bernadette in the Bible?
No — the name Bernadette does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Brave as a bear; Bold", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Bernadette.
Pronunciation:/ber-nuh-DET/
OriginFrench/Germanic
MeaningBrave as a bear; Bold
What does Bernadette mean?
Bernadette is a girl name of French/Germanic origin meaning "Brave as a bear; Bold". Bernadette combines bravery with boldness — the courage God commands throughout Scripture. 'Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.'
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What does Bernadette mean in the Bible?
Bernadette means "Brave as a bear; Bold" and is a name of French/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Bernadette combines bravery with boldness — the courage God commands throughout Scripture. 'Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Bernadette?
Bernadette is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Brave as a bear; Bold" — not because Scripture names anyone Bernadette.
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee."
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Which books of the Bible mention Bernadette?
Bernadette is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Bernadette?
Bernadette is holy boldness — the courage that comes from knowing God goes with you wherever you go.
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Names like Bernadette
Other French/Germanic biblical names that share the spirit of "Brave as a bear; Bold" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Bernadette
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Elijah
boy
"My God is the LORD"
Bernadette & Elijah
Nehemiah
boy
"The LORD comforts"
Bernadette & Nehemiah
Sebastian
boy
"Venerable; Revered"
Bernadette & Sebastian
Abednego
boy
"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Bernadette & Abednego
Abishai
boy
"Father of a gift; My father is Jesse"
Bernadette & Abishai
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Bernadette & Adonijah
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Bernadette name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Bernadette
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Bernadette?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Bernadette?
You can read every verse where Bernadette appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.