Earnest

Earnest Meaning & Origin

About Earnest
The name Earnest is of English origin and is derived from the word "earnest," which means serious, sincere, or determined. It is a name that signifies a person who is honest, genuine, and committed in their actions and beliefs. Those named Earnest are often seen as trustworthy and reliable individuals who approach life with a sense of purpose and dedication.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Earnest are male.

Earnest Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E065023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ™rnΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Earnest in Braille

Here's how to represent Earnest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Earnest in braille

How to Spell the Name Earnest in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Earnest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Earnest in sign language

Numerology