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Van Bernard

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Given Name
Van
Surname
Bernard

The Name Van

Origin
Dutch
Meaning
From (a place).
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The Bernard Surname

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bold as a bear, combining 'ber' (bear) and 'hard' (bold).
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