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Berenis
Pronounced beh-reh-NEES /ˌber.eˈniːs/Low
Meaning: Berenis is a Spanish-influenced respelling of Berenice, from the Greek Berenike, a Macedonian form of Pherenike, from pherein 'to bring' and nike 'victory,' meaning 'bringer of victory.' It is much used among Latina families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Berenis respells Berenice, the Greek Berenike, 'bringer of victory,' a royal Macedonian name. The trimmed spelling is common in Spanish-speaking communities, where the name has kept a steady, modest life.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-eighties. A girl named Berenis then would be an adult now, her name a Latina-favored form of an ancient Greek classic.
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What does the name Berenis mean?
It is a respelled form of Berenice, from the Greek Berenike, meaning 'bringer of victory.'
How do you pronounce Berenis?
It is said beh-reh-NEES /ˌber.eˈniːs/ - three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Berenis a boy or girl name?
Berenis is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Berenis?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-eighties.