Boy name
Ernst name meaning
“serious, earnest”
Ernst is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning “serious” or “earnest.” It comes from the word ernst, meaning earnestness or seriousness. The name shares its spelling with its source word, making that word the direct explanation for both the form and meaning of Ernst.
What does Ernst mean?
Serious, earnest
In Indonesian: serius, penuh kesungguhan
Origin and cultural usage of Ernst
A Germanic name from ernst, meaning earnestness or seriousness.
Name combinations with Ernst
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ernst, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Ara: fig tree
- Ravi: the shining sun
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Meaning of each word
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Tahi: intention, plan
- Madya: the middle, an intermediate level
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Ernst Arya
Meaning of each word
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Arya: noble, honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Herianto: ruler of the home
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Ernst Sukarsono
Meaning of each word
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Sukarsono: good intention
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Meaning of each word
- Ernst: serious, earnest
- Sukarsono: good intention
- Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
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How to pronounce Ernst
| Syllables | 1 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮁᮔ᮪ᮞ᮪ᮒ᮪ |
Is Ernst a boy’s name?
Yes, Ernst is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ernst ranks #2,803 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ernst
Famous people named Ernst
- Ernst Utrecht · b. 1922
FAQ about the name Ernst
What is the meaning of Ernst?
Ernst means serious, earnest. A Germanic name from ernst, meaning earnestness or seriousness.
Is Ernst a boy’s name?
Yes, Ernst is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ernst?
Ernst is of European origin.
How many syllables does Ernst have?
Ernst has 1 syllable (Ernst) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ernst?
Ernst ranks #2,803 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ernst?
Some ideas: Ernst Ara Ravi; Ernst Tahi Madya; Ernst Arya.
Famous people named Ernst?
Notable people named Ernst include Ernst Utrecht.
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