Ernesto
/er-NEHSTOH/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Ernesto is a English name meaning "Earnest, serious". Ernesto is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name "Ernst," meaning "serious, earnest."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic er-NEHSTOH
IPA ɝˈnɛstoʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as er-NEHSTOH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ernesto
- · Ernesto "Che" Guevara - Revolutionary
- · Ernesto Sabato - Writer
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