Ernest
/ERNUHST-ERNIHST/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ernest is a English name meaning "Earnest, serious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Ernest is of Germanic origin. It derives from the Old High German name 'Ernst,' meaning 'serious,' 'earnest,' or 'battle to the death'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ERNUHST-ERNIHST
IPA ˈɝnəst/, /ˈɝnɪst
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ERNUHST-ERNIHST. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ernest
- · Ernest Hemingway - Author
- · Ernest Rutherford - Physicist
- · Ernest Shackleton - Explorer
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