Boy name
Ernawan name meaning
“earnestness, resolve”
Ernawan is a masculine name commonly linked to “earnestness” or “resolve” through the element Erna. This interpretation applies if Erna follows the European name derived from Germanic ernst. The proposed formation combines Erna with the suffix -wan, from Sanskrit -vant, meaning “possessing”, in the name’s construction.
What does Ernawan mean?
Earnestness, resolve
In Indonesian: kesungguhan, keteguhan
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Ernawan
Possibly built from Erna and the suffix -wan, from Sanskrit -vant, meaning possessing. If Erna here follows the European name derived from Germanic ernst, its sense relates to earnestness or resolve.
How to pronounce Ernawan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ərnawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦤꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮁᮔᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Ernawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ernawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ernawan ranks #3,273 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ernawan
Famous people named Ernawan
- Ernawan Witarsa · b. 1966
- Ernawan Natasaputra · b. 1958
- Ernawan Rebuin · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Ernawan
What is the meaning of Ernawan?
Ernawan means earnestness, resolve. Possibly built from Erna and the suffix -wan, from Sanskrit -vant, meaning possessing. If Erna here follows the European name derived from Germanic ernst, its sense relates to earnestness or resolve.
Is Ernawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ernawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ernawan have?
Ernawan has 3 syllables (Er-na-wan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ernawan?
Ernawan ranks #3,273 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ernawan?
Notable people named Ernawan include Ernawan Witarsa, Ernawan Natasaputra, Ernawan Rebuin.
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