Beria as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Beria

What is the meaning of the name Beria ?

The baby name Beria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛriə/ (BEH-ree-uh).

Beria is Basque, Georgian, Hebrew in Origin.

Beria is a cross-cultural form linked to the Hebrew personal name Beriah (Beriyah), attested several times in the Hebrew Bible. In 1 Chronicles 7:23 the name is explained as “in misfortune” or “born in adversity,” from ra‘ (“evil/adversity”), while overlap with the Hebrew noun beriah (“creation, creature”) has encouraged modern, softer readings such as “creation” or “brought forth.” Traditionally masculine in Jewish usage, Beria today appears as a rare unisex choice, sometimes adapted as a streamlined or feminine variant in English-speaking contexts.

The name also echoes Berea/Beroea, the Macedonian city mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, which has inspired place-derived given names. Variants and cognates include Beriah, Beriyah, Beriya, Berea, and Beroea. In Georgian, Beria is best known as a surname, notably borne by Soviet official Lavrentiy Beria; while unrelated etymologically, this association can affect perception in Eastern Europe. Overall, Beria remains uncommon yet layered in meaning and history.