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Bertha Sherfy

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Given Name
Bertha
Surname
Sherfy

The Name Bertha

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' literally 'bright maiden.'
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The Sherfy Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term related to shire or sheriff.
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