Kern

Kern Meaning & Origin

About Kern
The name "Kern" is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the German word "kern" which means "kernel" or "core," symbolizing strength and solidity. It can also be a variant of the Irish surname "Kearney," meaning "victorious" or "warrior." Additionally, "Kern" can refer to a historical term used to describe a light infantryman in medieval Ireland. Overall, the name "Kern" conveys attributes of strength, resilience, and warrior-like qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kern are male.

Kern Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/kərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kern in Braille

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

The name Kern in braille

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

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

The name Kern in sign language

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