Bernice as a name
Bernice is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning “she who brings victory” or “bearer of victory”. It is derived from the Greek name Berenike, which was composed of the elements “beren” meaning “victory” and “nike” meaning “to carry”.
The name Bernice has been in use since ancient times and is mentioned in the New Testament as the name of a sister of King Herod Agrippa II. It was a popular name among early Christians and later spread to other cultures.
Some famous people with the name Bernice include Bernice Burgos, an American model and entrepreneur, and Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
