Ernest
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For other uses, see Ernest (disambiguation).
Ernest is a given name derived from Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious". Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
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Pronunciation | /ɜːrnɪst/ |
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Gender | male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Germanic |
Meaning | earnest, serious, warrior |
Region of origin | Northern Europe, Central Europe |
Other names | |
Related names | Ernestine, Erna (female forms), Ernst, Ernesto, Ernestas, Ernő |
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