Werner
Meaning of Werner
Werner is a male name with German origins. It is pronounced as VER-nur (/ˈvɛnɐ/). The name has variations such as Warner. Werner has been given to newborns in the United States since at least the late 19th century, and its popularity has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has been given to around 10-15 newborn boys per year, with its highest rank being 5th in 1948. The name Werner carries a strong and distinctive sound, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a name with German roots.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as VER-nur (/ˈvɛnɐ/)
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Notable People Named Werner
| Werner Karl Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in quantum mechanics, including the uncertainty principle, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932. |
| Werner Herzog is a renowned German filmmaker known for his unconventional approach to storytelling and his emphasis on real-life situations in his films. |
| Werner Sombart was a prominent German economist, historian, and sociologist known for his work on late capitalism and the concept of creative destruction associated with capitalism. |
| Werner Johannes Krauss was a prominent German stage and film actor of the early 20th century, known for his controversial involvement with the Nazis. |
| Werner von Siemens - Ernst Werner Siemens was a prominent German electrical engineer, inventor, and industrialist known for founding the Siemens conglomerate and inventing various electric transportation methods, with his name being used as the SI unit of electrical conductance. |
| Werner Schneyder was a versatile Austrian performer, journalist, writer, actor, stage director, television presenter, and sports reporter known for his political kabarett performances and diverse media contributions. |
| Werner Arber is a Swiss microbiologist and geneticist who won the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of restriction endonucleases, which laid the foundation for recombinant DNA technology. |
| Werner Voigt was a German football coach and player. |
| Werner Gustav Schulz was a German politician known for his activism in peace, ecology, and human rights, and his involvement in the New Forum during the Peaceful Revolution. |
| Werner Conrad Clemm von Hohenberg was an American banker with ties to German nobility and the Nazi Party, who immigrated to the United States in 1922. |
| Werner Nachtigall is a renowned German zoologist and biologist. |
| Wilhelm Werner Müller was a German businessman and politician who served as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy and later became CEO of RAG AG, known for his efforts in reducing Germany's dependence on coal in a socially responsible manner. |
| Werner Töniges was a Korvettenkapitän in the Kriegsmarine during World War II, known for his service with Schnellboots and his success in sinking Allied ships. |
| Werner Scholem was a prominent member of the German Reichstag and the Communist Party of Germany, featured in the documentary "Between Utopia and Counter Revolution." |
| Werner Schlager is a former world champion table tennis player from Austria. |
