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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Bernice

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 Black’s name is a little nod to Greene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

King's daughter Bernice said Jackson had "devoted his life to lifting people in poverty, the marginalized, and those pushed to society's edges".

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

“You can’t bring back Winston or Bernice or buy me off with a new orchard,” I said, my voice getting louder with every word.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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