Bernarda \b(e)-rnar-da, ber-na-rda\ as a girl's name is a variant of Bernadette (French, Old German), and the meaning of Bernarda is "strong, brave bear".

The baby name Bernarda sounds like Bernardina and Bernardine. Other similar baby names are Bernadea, Bernetta, Bernita, Berneta, Bernaetta, Bernadet, Branda, Breanda and Brianda.