Bern
[bɛrn]Meaning
a name of a city in Switzerland, also means 'bear' in Old High German
Background Story
The name Bern is derived from the Old High German word 'bero' meaning 'bear'. According to local legend, the Duke of Zähringen founded the city of Bern in 1191 and named it after the first animal he encountered, which was a bear.
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