Germanic · Boy name
Werner
“guarding army”
About the name Werner
Werner is a German name formed from the Germanic elements warin, to guard, which was also the name of the Varini tribe, and hari, army. It has been used in German-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Notable bearers include the inventor and industrialist Werner von Siemens, founder of the Siemens company, the physicist Werner Heisenberg, and the film director Werner Herzog.
- Meaning
- guarding army
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- VER-ner(2 syl.)
Middle names for Werner
- Werner Joseph
- Werner Michael
- Werner Alexander
- Werner David
- Werner Paul
Questions about Werner
- What does Werner mean?
- Werner is a Germanic name meaning "guarding army".
- How do you pronounce Werner?
- Werner is pronounced VER-ner, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Werner?
- Variants of Werner include Wernher.
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