Ernö

English from German

"serious, resolute"

Ernö Origin and Meaning

The name Ernö is a boy's name of Hungarian origin.

Ernö is a masculine Hungarian name that serves as a variant of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ernst' meaning 'serious' or 'determined' and 'vilja' meaning 'will.' Popular primarily in Hungary and among Hungarian diaspora communities, Ernö has historical significance in Hungarian culture. Notable bearers include composer Ernő Dohnányi and mathematician Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube. While uncommon outside of Hungarian-speaking regions, the name carries connotations of intelligence, creativity, and determination. The distinctive diacritic mark (ő) represents a longer version of the 'o' sound in Hungarian pronunciation.

Famous People Named Ernö

• Ernő Rubik Hungarian inventor of Rubik's Cube
• Ernö Rapée Estonian,Hungarian conductor
• Ernő Dohnányi Hungarian conductor
• Ernő Goldfinger Hungarian,British architect
• Ernő Gerő Hungarian Communist leader
• Ernő Schwarz Hungarian,American soccer player and coach
• Ernő Gschwindt Hungarian industrialist
• Ernő László Hungarian,American dermatologist