Behr
Behr is a given name and surname that derives from the German Bär (bear). Older forms of the name, Bela and Belo (related to the old High German Belo), occur in the Memorbuch. The diminutive forms Baeril (Berel) and Baerush (Berush) are used among Polish and Russian Jews.
| Language(s) | German |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Bear |
| Region of origin | Germany |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Baer, Bear, Bähr |
An additional origin of the name is from Middle Dutch baer meaning naked or bare, possibly indicating someone who wore rags.
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