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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 12 January

Arnošt

Arnošt is the Czech form of the Germanic name Ernest, which is also occasionally used in Slovakia. It carries a traditional, slightly archaic appeal and is closely tied to Czech cultural heritage. A notable historical bearer was Arnošt of Pardubice, the first Archbishop of Prague.

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International equivalents and translations

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Slovak:
Arnošt
Czech:
Arnošt
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A masculine name associated with seriousness, determination, diligence, and steadfastness.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Česká podoba mena Ernest pochádza zo starohornonemeckého slova ernust, ktoré označovalo vážnosť, rozhodnosť, úsilie alebo boj.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Arnošt vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

76 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie76 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ARNOST

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

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Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 January
Slovak Extended Calendar
30 March
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Arnošt
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Arnošta
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Arnoštovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Arnošta
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Arnošt
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Arnoštovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Arnoštom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ArnoArnoštekArnoštko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Arnošt
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Arnošt! Arno! Arnoštek!

Notable figures named Arnošt

18

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Arnošt Lustig
CZ
1926 – 2011Historical Figure

Czech Jewish author (1926–2011)

Arnošt Muka
DE
1854 – 1932Historical Figure

German and Sorbian writer, linguist and man of science (1854–1932)

Arnošt of Pardubice
1297 – 1364Historical Figure

Roman Catholic archbishop (1297-1364)

Arnošt Goldflam
CZ
born 1946Notable Figure

Czech playwright, actor, presenter, professor, publicist, scriptwriter, writer and university educator

Arnošt Konstantin Růžička
1761 – 1845Historical Figure

Czech catholic priest (1761-1845)

Arnošt Procházka
CZ
1869 – 1925Historical Figure

Czech literature reviewer and translator (1869–1925)

Arnošt Hofbauer
CZ
1869 – 1944Historical Figure

Czech painter and university educator (1869-1944)

Arnošt František z Waldstein-Wartenbergu
1821 – 1904Historical Figure

Czech aristocrat (1821-1904)

Test how Arnošt sounds with your surname

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Arnošt Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:A.S.without dots:AS
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