Ernst
/ERNST/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ernst is a English name meaning "Earnest, serious". The name Ernst is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word "ernust," meaning "seriousness," "battle," or "earnestness."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ERNST
IPA ˈɝnst
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ERNST. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ernst
- · Ernst Haeckel - Biologist
- · Ernst Mach - Physicist
- · Ernst Lubitsch - Film Director
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