Bernita \b(e)-rni-ta, ber-nita\ as a girl's name is a variant of Bernadette (French, Old German) and Bernice (Greek), and the meaning of Bernita is "strong, brave bear; victory bringer".

The baby name Bernita sounds like Berneta and Bernetta. Other similar baby names are Benita, Bernina, Bertita and Vernita.