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Bernice
one that brings victory
Βερνίκη Bernikē
Bernice (Greek: Βερνίκη, Bernikē) means “one that brings victory”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 35 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 185,533 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Agrippa in Acts 25.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Bernice
sibling of King Agrippa
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 35 | Falling |
| All-time total | 185,533 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 6,309 in 1921 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 25:13 |
| Last appears | Acts 26:30 |
| Cross-references | 44 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Agrippa co-occurrence Appears with Agrippa in Acts 25.
- Festus co-occurrence Appears with Festus in Acts 25.
- Claudius co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Claudius.
- Augustus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Augustus.
- Saul co-occurrence Appears with Saul in Acts 25.
- Paul co-occurrence Appears with Paul in Acts 25.
- Felix co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Felix.
Origin & meaning
Βερνίκη (elsewhere Βερενίκη), Macedonian form of Φερενίκη, cf. Veronica, Victoria), -ης, ἡ,
Bernice, Berenice, dau. of Herod Agrippa I: Act.25:13, 23 26:3o.†
(AS)
Bernice, a Jewish princess and sister of King Agrippa II, heard Paul's defense.
The biblical story
Bernice was a Jewish princess and the sister of King Agrippa II. She was present with her brother when the apostle Paul made his defense before Agrippa in Caesarea (Act. 25:13, 23; 26:30). Bernice and Agrippa were the great-grandchildren of Herod the Great and the children of Herod Agrippa I. As a member of the Herodian dynasty, Bernice held a position of influence and power in the region. Her presence at Paul's hearing demonstrates the attention his case had attracted from the highest levels of society. After listening to Paul's defense, Bernice and Agrippa concluded that he had done nothing deserving of death or imprisonment (Act. 26:31-32).
Key verses
Bernice appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cesarea to salute Festus.
Acts 25:13 -
And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.
Acts 25:23 -
And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
Acts 26:30
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Acts (3)
- Acts 25:13
- Acts 25:23
- Acts 26:30