Werner

Werner Meaning & Origin

About Werner
The name "Werner" is of German origin and has a meaning rooted in its Old High German roots. It is derived from the elements "warin," meaning "guard," and "hari," meaning "army" or "warrior." Therefore, the name "Werner" can be interpreted as "guardian of the army" or "defender of the people." It carries connotations of strength, protection, and bravery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Werner are male.

Werner Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARNR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARNR', 'FRNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werner in Braille

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

The name Werner in braille

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

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

The name Werner in sign language

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