What does Behr mean? Behr means bear in German, derived from Middle High German word ber meaning bear. Surname Behr is German nickname for someone who resembled bear in strength, appearance, or temperament, or occupational name for bear keeper. It can also be from personal name Bernhard meaning brave as bear. As Jewish Ashkenazi surname, Behr is variant of Ber from Hebrew Dov meaning bear. Behr as paint company name comes from founder Otho Behr Jr., family surname meaning bear. So Behr literally means bear, symbolizing strength. In German, Behr is pronounced similar to bear. So meaning is bear, from animal, used as nickname or personal name origin in medieval Germany.
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