Erna: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehrn-ah
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: To know

Erna is a name with multiple origins and meanings. In Irish, Erna means "to know, " while in German, It means "serious" or "earnest. " The name has been used for centuries, particularly in Austria, and Switzerland. Its popularity has waxed and waned over time, with a significant decline in recent years. Despite this, Erna retains cultural significance and is cherished for its rich history and the qualities it represents, such as determination and strength.

Erna Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Erna is currently #26386 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Erna is currently #15124 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Erna is currently #13597 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Erna is currently #7729 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Erna is currently #13020 on Kiindred Australian Names

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