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Evidencia v 20 mestách SR • prepnite tvar mena alebo pridajte do obľúbených
Boy's nameOrigin: Germanic, HungarianThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Ernö

Ernő is the Hungarian form of the Germanic name Ernest, embodying courage, persistence, and unwavering intent. It is deeply rooted in Hungarian tradition and Central European cultural history. It offers a distinctive, charismatic alternative for families valuing heritage and strength.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Ernő
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
Ernö
Erno
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 5 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2
Registry distribution ratio100 %

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name expressing earnestness, resolve, and steadfast perseverance through trials.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarská podoba germánskeho mena Ernest, odvodeného zo starohornonemeckého slova ernust vo významoch „vážnosť“, „rozhodnosť“, pôvodne aj „boj“ či „zápas“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ERNO

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ö (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 January
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa meno vyslovuje približne [ɛrnøː]; písmeno ő označuje dlhú prednú zaokrúhlenú samohlásku podobnú dlhému nemeckému ö.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ErniErnőko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ernö
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ernő! Erni! Ernőko!

Notable figures named Ernö

25

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

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Person type
Ernő Rubik
HU
born 1944Notable Figure

Hungarian inventor (born 1944)

Ernő Dohnányi
HU
1877 – 1960Historical Figure

Hungarian conductor, composer, and pianist (1877–1960)

Ernő Gerő
HU
1898 – 1980Historical Figure

former First Secretary of the Hungarian Working People's Party

Ernő Solymosi
HU
1940 – 2011Historical Figure

Hungarian footballer (1940-2011)

Ernö Verebes
HU
1902 – 1971Historical Figure

American actor (1902–1971)

Ernő Jendrassik
HU
1858 – 1921Historical Figure

Hungarian physician (1858–1921)

Erno Rapée
US
1891 – 1945Historical Figure

American conductor and composer (1891–1945)

Ernő Grünbaum
HU
born 1908Historical Figure

Transylvanian-Hungarian painter, graphic artist, lithographer and illustrator (1908-1945)

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