Bertha

The name Bertha is of German origins and is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It has been taken from the Old German word 'bertha', meaning ‘bright one’. Bertha is a short form of the Anglo-Saxon names Beohrtwynn, meaning ‘bright joy’ and Beohrtgifu, meaning ‘bright gift’ According to these origins, the meaning of Bertha is ‘bright one’ or ‘glorious one’. The name has often been associated with royal families and was the name of the Queen of Kent, Saint Bertha of Kent, whose influence led to the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England. Bertha von Suttner was an Austrian-Bohemian pacifist and novelist, and the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first Austrian laureate is a notable person with this name.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

bright, glorious

Origin

German

Numerology

B is for bouquet, the flowers around you.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

T is for tender, loving nature.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

Lucky

Bertha lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Bertha

• Maya Angelou American poet, performer, and civil rights activist
• Saint Bertha of Val d'Or abbess of Avenay
• Saint Bertha of Kent Anglo,Saxon queen
• Bertha Felicitas Sophie Freifrau von Suttner Austrian novelist; first woman Nobel Peace Prize winner
• Bertha of Savoy Holy Roman Empress; wife of Henry IV

Bertha in Pop Culture

• "Coraline " novel by Neil Gaiman, 2009 film, and its main character
• Coraline Duvall vampire on TV's "Moonlight"
• Coraline character in opera "Le toréador" by Adolphe Adam
• Bertha Antoinetta Mason Edward Rochester's wife in "Jane Eyre"
• Bertha Dorset character in Edith Wharton's "The House of Mirth"