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Berish
How to Pronounce Berish
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
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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.
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What does the name Berish mean?
Berish is a Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' — 'a little bear'.
How do you pronounce Berish?
It's said BEH-rish /ˈbɛ.rɪʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.