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Ernestine
Ernestine (name) means a female given name, the feminine form of Ernest. Example: “Ernestine was named after her grandmother.”
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A female given name, the feminine form of Ernest.
"Ernestine was named after her grandmother."
How to use Ernestine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's name, feminine version of Ernest.
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Etymology
The French-derived feminine form of Ernest.
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What does “Ernestine” mean?
The word “Ernestine” means a female given name, the feminine form of Ernest. In plain terms, a woman's name, feminine version of Ernest.
How do you use “Ernestine” in a sentence?
Here is “Ernestine” used in a sentence: “Ernestine was named after her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Ernestine”?
“Ernestine” is a name.
Where does the word “Ernestine” come from?
The word “Ernestine” comes from French. The French-derived feminine form of Ernest.
