Ernesta

Ernesta Meaning & Origin

About Ernesta
The name Ernesta is a feminine form of the name Ernest, which is derived from the Germanic word "ernst" meaning "serious" or "earnest." It carries the connotation of being sincere, determined, and responsible. People with the name Ernesta are often seen as reliable, hardworking, and dedicated individuals who approach life with a serious and committed attitude.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ernesta are female.

Ernesta Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARNST
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E650230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER0 N EH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ernesta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ernesta in Braille

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

The name Ernesta in braille

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

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

The name Ernesta in sign language

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