FAMILY BERNARDES: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Bernardes

Coat of arms and family crest of Bernardes.

Genealogy of family Bernardes, origin of Bernardes, provenance of the family name Bernardes.

History and meaning for Bernardes.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Bernardes have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Bernardes.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Bernardes:

1) The origin of the family name Bernardes.

2) The meaning of the family name Bernardes.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Bernardes.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Bernardes.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Bernardes have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Portugal.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Bernardes:

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Bernardes appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Bernardes are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Bernardes.

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

2) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.

3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* APPLE: The Apple Tree symbolizes the Watchful Heart.

* RAVEN: The Raven is a symbol of the Bold and Courageous Spirit that risks itself in defense of its benefactors.

* HAND: The Hand symbolizes Open Generosity; if it is closed, Strength, and linked with another, Friendship.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* WATER: The Water is a symbol of Enlightened Wisdom, of Virtuous Mood, and can also symbolize domain extension.

* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.

* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.

* BEAR: The Bear is a symbol of Strength and skill in handling weapons against the enemy, achieving Victory.

* The family name Bernardes appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Bernardes as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Bernardes

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