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Bernice

American  
[bur-nees, bur-nis] / bɜrˈnis, ˈbɜr nɪs /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “bringer of victory.”


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Zelda Williams' plea was shared by Dr Martin Luther King Jr's daughter Bernice A King, who asked fans to "please stop" in a post on Instagram.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The book’s focus is Ms. Stevens’s defense of Amos Lane, an ex-convict suspected of killing the sisters Bernice and Wanda Ipalook in August 1993.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Professional development was a major draw for Bernice Ye, a comedian at this year’s festival.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

Bernice spends a lot of time trying to perfect a Charlotte Russe for her fiancé.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

It had on it: Bernice meet me at recess I have something very very important to tell you.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

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