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Ernesto
Earnest, serious
Origin
Germanic
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Origin and meaning of Ernesto
Ernesto comes from the Germanic Ernust, 'seriousness, firmness, resolute struggle': it describes someone earnest, determined and, in the noblest sense, combative. Spread across Europe through the German Ernst and the English Ernest, in Italian it is a solid, traditional name. It is also much loved in Spanish-speaking countries, where Ernesto keeps a tone both warm and authoritative.
Variants around the world
How Ernesto sounds in other languages.
ErnestErnst
Famous people
- Ernesto Sabato— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ernesto mean?
The name Ernesto means Earnest, serious.
What is the origin of the name Ernesto?
Origin of Ernesto: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Ernesto?
International variants of Ernesto: Ernest and Ernst.