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Berish Pronunciation

Berish is pronounced BEH-rish /ˈbɛ.rɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate -ish ending; 'a little bear; a bear'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little bear: Berish is Yiddish — 'a little bear'. Warm, traditional, and crisp (said 'BEH-rish').

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Origin MediumYiddish, German

MeaningA Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate -ish ending; 'a little bear; a bear'

U.S. rank (2024)#6199 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Berish is a Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (from the Germanic bero), with the affectionate -ish ending — 'a little bear; a dear bear'. It traditionally pairs with the Hebrew Dov, also 'a bear'. A warm, traditional Yiddish name (said 'BEH-rish'; nickname Ber).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, a-little-bear at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Berish is a Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate ending — 'a little bear' — a warm, traditional Jewish name (said 'BEH-rish').

Overall data confidence 60%

Yiddish name references — Berish — etymology

Variations

BerischBerBerl

Nicknames

Ber

Themes & Styles

German Jewish Yiddish

If you like Berish…

Dov— the Hebrew 'bear' pairing

Zev— a fellow Yiddish/Hebrew animal-name boys' name

Leibish— a fellow Yiddish choice

Hersh— a similarly popular pick

Bauer— shares Berish's German roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Berish?

Berish is pronounced BEH-rish (/ˈbɛ.rɪʃ/). Press play above to hear Berish said aloud.

How do you say Berish?

Berish is said BEH-rish (/ˈbɛ.rɪʃ/). Press play above to hear Berish said aloud.

What does the name Berish mean?

Berish is a Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' — 'a little bear'.

Is Berish a boy or girl name?

Berish is a boy's name.

How popular is Berish?

Berish is a rare name in the U.S.