Bertha Name Meaning
The name Bertha comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bertha below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bertha Name Meaning
German, English, Ancient GermanicOriginally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element beraht meaning "bright, famous". It was borne by the mother of Charlemagne in the 8th century, and it was...
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