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Name Origin

Arno is a masculine given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'o' meaning 'descendant' or 'relative'. It can also be interpreted as 'eagle descendant' or 'noble eagle'.

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Famous People

Arno Fischer (1928-2013)

Photographer

  • Known for his striking portraits and experimental photography.
  • His work has been exhibited in major museums worldwide.

Arno Schmidt (1918-1979)

Writer

  • German author known for his complex and experimental novels.
  • Wrote influential works like 'The Leviathan' and 'Bottom's Dream'.

Arno Penzias (1933-)

Physicist

  • Shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978 with Robert Wilson for their discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation.
  • Contributed significantly to our understanding of the Big Bang theory.