Bertha
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bertha
The given name 'Bertha' is derived from the Old High German word 'berta', meaning 'bright' or 'shining one', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*berhtiz', which is also the source of the English word 'bright'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bertha' is derived from the Old High German word 'berta', meaning 'bright' or 'shining one', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*berhtiz', which is also the source of the English word 'bright'. Bertha is used in various cultures, including Germanic and Christian traditions, and is associated with Saint Bertha, a 7th-century queen of the Franks who was known for her piety and charity.
Bertha currently ranks #4,569 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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