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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 21 April

Ervín

Ervín is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, sharing its lineage with Erwin. It presents a gentle yet masculine profile with solid Central European roots. Parents will appreciate its melodious balance, easy familiarity, and timeless integrity.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Ervín
Czech:
Ervín
Hungarian:
Ervin
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 132 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 2

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

The name Ervín is traditionally interpreted as a friend of the army or warriors.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ervín je slovenská podoba nemeckého mena Erwin, ktoré pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Herwin. Tvoria ho prvky heri „vojsko, vojenský zástup“ a wini „priateľ“, preto sa vykladá ako „priateľ vojska“ alebo „priateľ bojovníkov“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

ERVIN

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

í (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

12 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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 AprilOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
26 April
Hungarian Calendar
29 May
Croatian Calendar
4 July
Tranovský Evangelical
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?
Ervín
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ervína
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ervínovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ervína
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ervín
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ervínovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ervínom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ErvínkoErvinkoErviErvuško
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ervín
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ervín! Ervínko! Ervi!

Notable figures named Ervín

20

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Ervin Zukanović
BA
born 1987Notable Figure

Bosnia and Herzegovina association football player

Ervin Laszlo
HU
1932 – 2026Historical Figure

Hungarian musician and philosopher (1932–2026)

Ervin Skela
AL
born 1976Notable Figure

Albanian footballer

Ervin Bulku
AL
born 1981Notable Figure

Albanian footballer

Ervin Nyiregyházi
US
1903 – 1987Historical Figure

Hungarian-American pianist virtuoso (1903–1987)

Ervin Lázár
HU
1936 – 2006Historical Figure

Hungarian writer (1936–2006)

Ervin Bauer
HU
1890 – 1938Historical Figure

Hungarian biologist (1890-1938)

Ervin Johnson
US
born 1967Notable Figure

American basketball player (born 1967)

Test how Ervín sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Ervín Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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