Arnost

Arnost is a masculine given name of Czech origin. It is a variant of the German name Ernst, and shares its meaning of "earnest," "serious," or "battle to the death." The name is relatively uncommon outside of Czech-speaking regions and countries influenced by Czech culture. It can be found used in historical contexts, literature, and as a contemporary given name, though with lower frequency compared to more popular Czech names. The name is sometimes seen anglicized as Ernest, although the pronunciation is slightly different, with "Arnost" featuring a more pronounced "r" sound.