Erna

Found 8 entry about "Erna"

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Erna means "serious" or "determined" and is derived from the Germanic element "ern", which means "serious" or "eagle".

Pronunciation

EH-nah(Swedish)
EHR-na(German)
The name Erna is pronounced "AIR-nah".

Popularity

Erna is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States or the United Kingdom, but it is still a moderately popular name in Germany, where it has been used for many years.

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Erna Name meanings & History

The name Erna means "serious" or "determined" and is derived from the Germanic element "ern", which means "serious" or "eagle". Feminine form of Ernest. Erna is a name that is typically given to baby girls at birth. It is most commonly used in German-speaking countries, although it has also been used in other European countries, such as Sweden and Norway.

Zodiac Sign of Erna: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erna:

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

N: Nice,Neat,Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Angry,Aggressive

Erna is:

a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Natural name
a Refined name
a Simple name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Erna include Erna Brodber, a Jamaican author, and Erna Siikavirta, a Finnish Olympic medalist in speed skating.

2.) Erna (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Germanic name Ernst, meaning "serious" or "sincere"; also a diminutive form of names such as Ernestine and Ernesta

Pronunciation: AIR-nah (German), ER-nah (Dutch), ER-nah (Swedish)
EH-nah(Swedish)

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Description: Germanic, Dutch, Scandinavian. Derived from the Germanic name Ernst, meaning "serious" or "sincere"; also a diminutive form of names such as Ernestine and Ernesta. Means "brisk, vigorous, hale" in Old Norse. This was the name of the wife of Jarl in Norse legend. Erna is primarily used as a feminine given name, although it can also be used as a surname. It has a traditional, classic feel and may appeal to parents who are looking for a name that is not too trendy or modern.

Famous People

Erna Solberg (Norwegian politician), Erna Santoso (Indonesian author), Erna von der Heyden-Rynsch (German writer)

3.) ERNA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scandinavians, Erna is a name borne in Norse mythology by the wife of Jarl, the son of the god Heimdallr and the mortal Modir. The name is defined as “capable.” (AIR-NAH)

4.) Erna (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Serene, Earnest

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Description: Serene, Earnest. Short form of Ernestyna. Erna is primarily used in German-speaking countries.

5.) ERNA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Capable. According to Norse mythology, Erna was the wife of Jarl, the son of the god Heimdallr and the mortal Modir. Jarl and Erna became the progenitors of the noble and warrior classes. Their youngest son, Konur, or one of his descendants, became the first king of Denmark. (ER-NAH)