Erna

Erna Meaning & Origin

About Erna
The name Erna is of German origin and is derived from the name Ernestine. It is a feminine name that means "serious" or "resolute." Erna is often associated with individuals who are determined, focused, and have a strong sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Erna are female.

Erna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erna in Braille

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

The name Erna in braille

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

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

The name Erna in sign language

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